When we become disconnected from the essentials in life, we freak out! And yet, has our essential connection with God received as much attention? Prayer is much more than muttering some quasi-magical incantations. But what is it? And how? Join us on this 10 week journey to deeper our relationship with God through prayer.
Category: Ordinary Time (B)
“Reconnecting…” Introduction 2: “Jonah prayed”
Jonah is a familiar character. Perhaps, more familiar than you think. Perhaps too familiar! The question is can we recognize the “Jonah” in each one of us? And can we imitate his prayer. Why? Because when we do, something life-changing is possible.
“Reconnecting…” Introduction 1: “Speak, for your servant is listening”
What is the point of prayer? Just technically getting things right? As our first reading shows us, it gives us access to the heart, the place of encounter. There, the Lord speaks to us. Yes, even today!
GIVEN (3): The Invitation of the King
The King doesn’t demand our subservience. With arms outstretched, He offers us an invitation. And He begs us to accept.
GIVEN (2): Refocused on the Paschal Mystery
It’s not about the end of the world, but the end of the world-powers.
GIVEN (1): Fully Alive
In living Stewardship, there is a subtle fear that can hold us back from being fully alive.
Not Just Words On a Page!
What does Fr. Michael worry about? What keeps him up at night?
Value Them Both
Law instructs us in how we view reality. And in Kansas it is time to make a stand for such a fundamental and basic reality: all life is valuable.
Discipleship (6): The Witness of a Faithful Disciple
There is a constant confusion about how we are called to exercise power. James and John give Jesus the opportunity to clarify this today.
Discipleship (5): The Hundredfold Here and Now
The idea that we just need to “bet on God” and wait around to go to heaven when we die is very common. But maybe that’s not exactly what Jesus was talking about.
The Beggar 