Who does not want peace of mind? The anxieties in our world, in our personal lives, the worries that we have for our children, our husbands, our wives, our parents, our friends, our community, our country…all of these can seem to be obstacles to what we consider peace of mind.…

Why is it that whenever we experience something out of the ordinary, seemingly miraculous, the tendency is to elevate the event or experience itself, without much consideration of the perhaps deeper implications of the event? There is nothing wrong with these moments of revelation or outstanding epiphany, where clarity and affirmation reign; however, it becomes problematic when these glorious experiences become the benchmark or measuring stick for all other experiences we may have.…

Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion,
a cornerstone, chosen and precious,
and whoever believes in it shall not be put to shame.

When I turned 40 years old back in 2003, I recall fondly how not one, not two, but three birthday parties were generously thrown in my honor.  …

John’s Gospel spends a lot of time with Jesus identifying himself with God the Father.  For the most part, his claims to the intimate closeness that he has with the Father confuses the disciples.  I wonder if this type of talk confuses us as well.…

When we don’t recognize things, we sometimes become defensive. There are many reasons we may not recognize something, or sometimes   someone.  Maybe we are truly suffering from memory loss.  Perhaps we come across something that is completely foreign to us.  We have never encountered it in our lives before. …