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Blessed Are the Meek (Matthew 5:5)
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Meakness is not fearfulness, cowardice, or compromise. Jesus’ meekness is compassion and grace undergirded by inner strength.
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Seeking Comfort When Mourning (Matthew 5:4)
I share some final thoughts about Matthew 5:4, particularly about our need to receive comfort during mourning.
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Mourning Personal Sin as a Path to Comfort (Matthew 5:4; James 4:7-10)
The path from mourning to comfort will force us to confront those areas of our lives that do not please God.
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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.
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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 can guide and inspire our pro-life witness.
Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
Darkened Glass Reflections 