Making truth my identity
Truth has been dismantled in our society. But for we who are made in His image and likeness, He who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6) becomes our identity.
Created for happiness
Our nature, and that of every creature, has a two-fold character to it: a reflection of His beauty, and the purpose of serving Him. True happiness is only found by living both fully. And we live our humanity to its fullest when surrendered to God’s love.
A weed is a flower in the wrong spot
On any summer day, the boulevard drive along our waterfront is edged in masses of wildflowers. A variety of sizes, shapes, species, and colors are represented. As nature sows these, the plants are mixed together seemingly without any scheme or design. Yet in God’s design they collectively harmonize as a floral carpet adorning the roadway.
At least that is one way to see it. Others, however, may see these as a mess of weeds.
Mary of Magdala: the apostle of mercy
Perhaps, after the resurrection, Jesus appeared to a woman first simply because she was there, and the men weren’t. She made herself available to Him. And so should we.
Ora et Labora, Prayer and Work
In St. Benedict’s rule for living monastic life, one finds many pearls of wisdom for living in our domestic church.