Thursday, August 3, 2023 – Tokyo Today is our third day in in Tokyo, and our final day of leisure before our formal program begins tomorrow as we will travel to Hiroshima Today, I want to recognize our tremendously gracious and helpful host during our time here in Japan, Dr. Read more…
On March 13, we will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as our Holy Father. Over the years, he has challenged us on many levels. He has an incredible sense of “freedom” which flows from his deep faith in God, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and Read more…
Here is the video and homily from tonight’s Prayer Service for Survivors of Abuse and healing from trauma. April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and it is fitting to gather this evening to pray that all children will have a happy and healthy youth where they will come to Read more…
As we approach this Lenten season, we are reminded once again to seek the LORD in all things. It is a time to put Jesus squarely at the center of life – above every other thing. Since the Beatitudes represent a summary of Jesus’ person and teaching, perhaps a Lenten Read more…
During the month of November, our liturgical celebrations draw our attention to the culmination of our earthly pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Heaven. We do well to ponder regularly the source of our life in God, the reason for our being expressed in God’s will, and our destination as eternity Read more…
Up early this morning, and after prayer, decided to go for a walk prior to breakfast. The wind is really strong along the Sea of Galilee this morning, and it is hazy. Nevertheless, a perfect opportunity to walk with Jesus along this shore where so much of his ministry took Read more…
The saints we honor today desired to walk in the Light of the presence of Christ. They desired to live the will of God. If not desiring the cross, they desired to carry it gracefully. All we need do to imitate their lives and holiness, it to desire to live Read more…