Friends, when our heart belongs to anything in this world, we live in an empty and lifeless spiritual space. But when our heart belongs to the Lord, the rest of our life falls into right order around that center. Our readings this week raise a crucial question: To whom—or to what—does your heart belong?
Friends, the spiritual life begins with an invasion of grace out of God’s sheer, unmerited love. As we direct our lives toward this light, we become more aware of our sin. In acknowledging our sin and surrendering to grace, we are purified, and sent on mission as vehicles of his salvation for the...
Friends, our first reading this Sunday reminds us that we need walls to maintain our identity. But our ultimate purpose is not to hunker down behind those walls, but to go out and transform the world. We need both the walls that define who we are, and the bridges that allow us to bring the light ...
