Love: The Antidote of Sin (11th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Love is the antidote of sin. That is what the sinful woman shows when she bathes the Lord’s feet with her tears, and wipes them with her hair –... Read more
A Different Perspective (5th Sunday of Lent)
Jesus sees things differently. He sees a child of God who is hurting because of her sin. He sees a lost sheep who can be brought back to the... Read more
(Part 3 of 3) Arrupe, The Man Who Sees The Pain Of The World And Responds With An Offer To Heal.
A companion once said to Arrupe, after months of travel, “Father Arrupe, I am dead tired.” With a smile, Arrupe’s response was: Tiene usted la eternidad para descansar. You... Read more
(Part 2 of 3) Arrupe, The Man Who Listens To The Sound That The Wind Makes When It Blows, Not Knowing Where It Comes From Nor Where It Goes. [Jn.3:8]
I am struck by this man of the Spirit...his openness, his sense of adventure, his willingness to open new doors and seek out new worlds–not just any thing new,... Read more
(Part 1 of 3) Arrupe, The Man Who Set His Hands On The Plough And Did Not Look Back
It is said that Arrupe’s determination, his setting his hands on the plough, sometimes approached that stubbornness that has been identified with the Basque people. But it was always... Read more
Rejoice, The Lord is Near! (Third Sunday of Advent)
Let the love of God, which is expressed so extravagantly this season, spill over into the lives of the people around us. Perhaps, this is why gift-giving is much... Read more
Stronger Shoulders
Jesus invites us to take up our crosses and follow him. As we try our best to do so, we might follow in the spirit of a short statement... Read more