Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Church Calendar: Holy Days and Seasons

Discipleship, Death, and Resurrection

In celebration of Easter Sunday and commemoration of the anniversary of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s death, here are some thoughts about the call to discipleship and new life.

April 9, 2023
St. Patrick: Peacemaker and Son of God

St. Patrick gives us an example of conversion, repentance,and forgiveness.

March 17, 2023
From Asbury to Ashes

The recent Asbury Revival can provide inspiration for those seeking personal spiritual renewal during Lent.

February 22, 2023
St. Valentine’s Day: Holy Days and Cultural Celebrations

Several Christian holidays have been divorced from their original meaning and are now secular cultural holidays. As Christians, we should continue how we can reclaim St. Valentine’s Day as a day to celebrate God’s love as well as romantic love.

February 14, 2023
Epiphany: Seek, Find, Worship

The magi made great sacrifices, which defied logic, to meet Jesus. Are we willing to do the same?

January 6, 2023
Christmas: Phase 1 of Redemption

Christmas is Phase 1 of God’s invasion to rescue humanity from the dominion of sin and Satan. His birth, life, death, resurrection, ascension, and second coming are all part of God’s plan to offer us eternal life. Let us cling to that gift.

December 25, 2022
Beyond Belief: Advent, Christmas, and Leaps of Faith

The biblical account of Jesus’ birth is not like what we see in many movies and TV specials. Much like our lives, it was messy, stressful, and complicated. Mary and Joseph had to confront their doubts and fears, the skepticism of others, and other challenges. It sounds simple, but the Bible tells a story about…

November 27, 2022
John the Baptist, Jesus, and Justices: Some Thoughts Regarding the Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling

Last week’s Supreme Court ruling overturned Roe v. Wade on the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist. The Christian Church has historically recognized the fetus in the womb as a living human being whose life should be protected.

June 30, 2022
Ascension, Visitation, Pentecost: A Pro-Life Perspective Revisited

This article is based on a homily I shared yesterday at my church’s monthly Liturgy for the Preborn outside Planned Parenthood in Hempstead, NY. Since the feasts of Ascension, Visitation, and Pentecost were occurring close together, it provided an opportunity to reflect on how these three events in the life of Christ and the Church…

May 31, 2022
Christ’s Ascension: Eternal Hope in a Chaotic World

He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead (The Apostle’s Creed).

May 26, 2022