We are all included in this touching prayer of Jesus. Aware that he must soon leave the ones he has loved and mentored, Jesus is pouring out his heart to…

Today’s second reading depicts the Ephesian church’s congregational culture. They offered fellowship to people of varied social backgrounds, support for itinerant strangers, and restraint in public discourse. Priscilla and Aquila…

In a podcast today, I discovered that Sesame Street was createdin the 1960s to promote social good. The creators were tryingto level the playing field for all kids by teaching…

Modern images of starving families in war-ravaged countries are haunting. Children hold out empty pots in the hope that they will receive even a few crumbs. Against the backdrop of…

Have you ever wept like Mary Magdalene when you sought but could not find the One whom your soul loves (Song 3:1-2)? This experience of grief in the spiritual life…

“My kingdom does not belong to this world,” Jesus says to Pilate. The logical question is, Why not? Jesus’ mission has been one of peace, compassion, inclusivity, and reconciliation. Sounds…

A small community of Trappist monks lived deep in the Atlas Mountains of Algeria. Their lives were intimately intertwined with the local people, most of whom were Muslims. In peaceful…

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…

There are times when we feel absolutely helpless to prevent terrible injustices, abusive language and behavior, and unnecessary disasters. Our helplessness may be fed by fears of reprisals and revenge.…

Adapted from Gerhard Lohfink's The Most Important Words of Jesus It is not with the help of the head of all demons that Jesus drives out demons, but with the…