When Jesus asks in today’s Gospel reading, “Whom are you searching for?” I wonder what Jesus wants with Mary’s reply. While Mary Magdalene is clearly distraught and looking for him,…

The place from which we are sent doesn’t just wait for us; it asks us for renewal, and reminds us that others are watching, ready to gather.

Almost always, I find medicine in people who revive my gratitude, whether over a meal, in a liturgy, or simply witnessing their forbearance and vulnerability.