
Being less than perfect is perfectly acceptable
We're all seasick, plus what to do with the weeds: A reflection on the Gospel for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

A miracle of mercy recounted early in the Gospel of Mark is meant for us as well.

Do you need a release from so many things binding us in our frantic lives?

After all, the word “authority” comes from the Latin auctoritas — “what makes one grow.”

Jesus offers two great ways to know and love him more.

We have to wonder why. Why did these men leave everything and follow Jesus immediately? What made him so attractive?

Together we are following, journeying together to God and the things of God!

The words seem simple enough, but the Lord’s question is meant to go to the heart of our heart. Jesus’ question is a summons to us to examine our desire.

When you have a breakthrough encounter, you'll remember the details, down to the exact time of day.

The Mass is the mystery of the Epiphany. Note these 7 ways that at each Mass, we are living the experience of the Wise Men.

The word Epiphany means "manifestation" ... We join with the Magi.

And what makes a happy family a holy family? It's just one thing, regardless of the individual circumstances and challenges they face.

The deepest “me” has to be melted, to recreate our new “us” -- original, unique, and unrepeatable.

The astonishing thing is this: The same seven actions we show now will mark the manner in which Jesus redeems us as our Savior.

Certainty isn’t something we produce psychologically. Certainty is not what I do. Certainty is Someone who has happened to us.

Opening ourselves to the beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ means saying NO to the bad news that dominates us, whether it be fear, shame, doubt, self-hatred, hopelessness, cynicism, anger, or whatever.

It is the watchful who refuse to give up hope ... He mercifully whispers into our ears to take heed, watch, pray, and look out for his coming.

We ourselves become like Christ the King when our loving self-surrender is offered in the service of those in need.