A Homily for the 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time I would like to be so bold this morning as to redefine "church." I suggest that church is the "Home of the Abnormally Born!" St. Paul, in our 2nd reading today, identifies himself as "one abnormally born" as a means to indicate how his call to … Continue reading Just This
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Manifestations
A Homily for the Baptism of the Lord 2025 There are, what I would call, three classic manifestations of the Divine that we celebrate each Christmas season. The first manifestation is radical inclusivity which is at the heart of the Incarnation. The second is belovedness, which we celebrate today on the Feast of the Lord's … Continue reading Manifestations
Hail Space for the Uncontained God
A Homily for Christmas Day 2024 In a late essay, reflecting on Luke chapter 2, verse 7: "...because there was no room for them in the inn," Thomas Merton wrote: "Those that lament the fact that there is no room for God must also be called to account for this. Have they perhaps added to … Continue reading Hail Space for the Uncontained God
God Waits!
A Homily for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time There is a wisdom that founds a vision and the vision opens out onto a mission and the mission requires we take the risk of faith. We read today in the Book of the prophet Daniel: "But the wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of … Continue reading God Waits!
Chiaroscuro Spirituality 