Human Things

When the Reasonable Answer Is Still Wrong

You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.

— Matthew 16

Genuine Love

The Word Isn't Enough

Let love be genuine.

— Romans 12

Sojourner

Learning Home Along the Way

...and Jacob became a sojourner in the land of Ham.

Lord, I love the house in which you dwell.

— Psalms 105 and 26

I Know

When Faith Becomes the Object of Ridicule

Indeed, I know their sufferings.

Know that on your account I suffer insult.

— Exodus 3; Jeremiah 15

Not Worth It

A Reflection for St. Bartholomew's Day

The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors.

— Luke 22

Members of One Another

Unity Is More Than Getting Along

...individually we are members one of another.

— Romans 12

Shalom, Your Majesty

When the Kings Begin to Sing

All the kings of the earth will praise you, O Lord.

— Psalm 138

If . . . Then.

What Happens If the Lord Is Not on Our Side?

If . . . then.

— Psalm 124

Listen. Look. Lift.

Where the Pursuit of Righteousness Begins

Listen . . . Look . . . Lift.

— Isaiah 51

The More They Multiplied

What Fear Makes Us Do to Other People

But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread . . .

— Exodus 1

The Eighth Month of Christmas

Make Peace

TEN YEARS GONE: The Seventh Month of Christmas (Revised)

Keeping Christmas While We Wait

First published Wednesday, July 6, 2016 — Revised Monday, August 17, 2026

TEN YEARS GONE: Utmost Patience (Revised)

An Urgent Message Does Not Require an Impatient Messenger

First Published Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - Revised Sunday, August 16, 2026

TEN YEARS GONE: Search. Seek. (Revised)

Stop Looking for Opponents

First Published Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - Revised Saturday, August 15, 2026

TEN YEARS GONE: Extreme Measures (Revised)

When God Wants Us to Get the Point

First Published Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - Revised Friday, August 14, 2026

TEN YEARS GONE: The Angry Wicked (Revised)

When Righteousness Itself Becomes Offensive

First Published Saturday, June 11, 2016 - Revised Thursday, August 13, 2026

TEN YEARS GONE: The Son of God (Revised)

And Go From There

First Published Tuesday, April 5, 2016 - Revised Wednesday, August 12, 2026

TEN YEARS GONE: Hope for the Entire Year (Revised)

The Christmas Story Is Already Happening

First Published Monday April 4, 2026 - Revised Tuesday, August 11, 2026

TEN YEARS GONE: Uneducated (Revised)

What Can We Learn From This Person?

First Published Saturday, April 2, 2016 - Revised Monday, August 10, 2026

TEN YEARS GONE: Child: Get Up! (Revised)

 Why Raise Someone Who Will Die Again?

First Published Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - Revised Sunday, August 9, 2026

TEN YEARS GONE: Can't Stay Away (Revised)

Sirs, We Would See Jesus

First Published Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - Revised Saturday, August 8, 2026

TEN YEARS GONE: When the Left Is Right, We Say So (Revised)

Let Scripture Correct All of Us

First Published Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Revised Friday, August 7, 2026

TEN YEARS GONE: The Three Young Men (Revised)

 

Faithfulness When the Crowd Grows Small

First published Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - Revised Thursday, August 6, 2026

TEN YEARS GONE: Understanding Envy (Revised)

 Producing the Fruits of the Kingdom

First Friday, February 26, 2016 - Revised Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom.

— Matthew 21:43

TEN YEARS GONE: More Than Brothers and Sisters

Learning to Greet Those We Do Not Yet Know

First Published Saturday, February 20, 2016 - Revised Tuesday, August 4, 2026

And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others?

— Matthew 5