Monthly Archives: July 2019

Jesus has freed us from the self-protection that robs us of joy and peace, and ultimately deals us death

You do have time to pray—it’s “shockingly simple,” honest, intimate communication with God.

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saint Henry (Optional Memorial) Do not be afraid. (Matthew 10:26) Psychologists tell us about three common reactions to a frightening situation. We will (a) choose to face the situation and work through it, (b) shut down and do nothing, or … Continue reading →

14th Week in Ordinary Time I am God. . . . Do not be afraid. (Genesis 46:3) We don’t know exactly why Jacob felt afraid to move his family to Egypt when his son, Joseph, invited him. But a little … Continue reading →

Saint Benedict, Abbot (Memorial) Do not reproach yourselves. (Genesis 45:5) There you have it: one act of forgiveness that changed the entire course of history. During Joseph’s rule as governor of Egypt, widespread famine threatened the entire Middle East—including his … Continue reading →