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God’s Work
As an adult convert to Catholicism, I can relate to the religious leaders who question Jesus in today’s Gospel reading. A few verses prior, they plead, “How long are you…
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Called by Name
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,…
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Coming Home and Creating Home
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.
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Medicine
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.
