Weekly Inspiration: Magdalene’s Invitation

Weekly Inspiration: Magdalene’s Invitation

Have you ever meditated with the Scriptures by pondering the point of view of a character in the story? During Holy Week, it has become a tradition for me to ponder the Last Supper, Passion, Death, and Resurrection of the Lord through the point of view of Mary...
Weekly Inspiration: Salt of the Earth

Weekly Inspiration: Salt of the Earth

Have you ever stopped to think about salt? I love to cook, bake, and experiment in the kitchen, so I spend more time thinking about salt—the different kinds of salt, their flavors, textures, and other properties, if something is too salty or needs just the smallest...
Weekly Inspiration: Grateful in All Circumstances

Weekly Inspiration: Grateful in All Circumstances

Yesterday in the United States, we celebrated Thanksgiving—a day set aside for gathering with family and friends to enjoy each other and reflect on all we have with gratitude. While it is wonderful that our culture sets aside a day to communally give thanks, as...
Weekly Inspiration: ‘Compete Well for the Faith’

Weekly Inspiration: ‘Compete Well for the Faith’

The readings at Mass for this Sunday, the twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, are a powerful warning against complacency and the dangers of seeking worldly comfort rather than eternal treasure. They encourage us to “compete well for the faith,” holding onto the...
Weekly Inspiration: Learning to Walk with the Lord

Weekly Inspiration: Learning to Walk with the Lord

For the last year, I have undertaken a fairly intense physical rehab program to relearn how to walk. I wasn’t in an accident, I didn’t suffer a major fall, and didn’t experience a significant injury that required intense and immediate rehabilitation for basic...