Sometimes the brokenness is outside of us. Perhaps it is brokenness in a marriage as in the case of Rita of Cascia, who became a saint; or the brokenness in a government, as in the life of our own Foundress, Mother Luisita, who is now a Venerable of our Church, soon to be a Saint.
Mother Luisita possessed one particular gift that has intrigued me for years – her ability to get beyond the bitter sorrows of this life so she would be able to “see with God’s eyes.”
The natural question that comes to mind after reading the parable of the two sons in the Gospel of Matthew is, “which one am I, the first or the second son?”
The natural question that comes to mind after reading the parable of the two sons in the Gospel of Matthew is, “which one am I, the first or the second son?”
These days leading up to Christmas … how is it going for you? Does the word “tension” come to mind? Like the tension of a rubber band when it’s being stretched?
Have you ever been faced with a clear choice between good and evil? Or maybe between good and less good?
I have no fondness whatsoever for LAX airport. With one exception: the public receiving area of Bradley International Terminal.
Our actions shape us. I would go so far as to say that every single action of your day tells a story. Who you are. Values you hold. Your preferences. Your struggles. What delights you. How you self-protect. How you give. How you love.