Reflection on John 15:18-21 ~ Over the years, my straddling to be in the world for ministry, and of the world for business has changed to being in a majority of the time. The signs are evident such as needing to walk away from certain conversations and preferring solace in …
Reflection on John 15:12-17 ~ We are Jesus’s friends and our friendship can mature and blossom over time. Unlike other friendships, letting His spiritual mystery grow in our hearts requires us to treat everyone as friends. Filled with selfless love (agape), our human wounds (previous emotional experiences), and weaknesses (judging, …
Reflection on John 14:27-31A ~ I am not a pessimist, however there is no doubt we live in an unsettled world. We are constantly being disrupted by the destructive power of the ruler of the world (Satan) with wars, genocide, terrorism, and especially by our own confusion within. To conquer …
Reflection on John 14:21-26 ~ John points us to Judas (not of Iscariot) to ask a wondrous question that is still frequently asked by each of us. Why not reveal yourself as you just did in the mystery of the meal? The answer may seem obvious to a believer but …
John 13:31-33A, 34-35 Reflection ~ Recently I was a participant at a retreat focused on living the Eucharist. When we broke up into groups to discuss what was presented, everyone looked at me until someone said I was to lead the group. For the first time I realized I had …
Reflection on John 14:7-14 ~ After nearly five decades of casual belief, the truth is that miles into a forest walk I challenged divinity shouting “Jesus, show yourself”! Falling to my knees, certainties deep impression gently called to do as Christ would do. Over time, divinity challenged back, confirming that …
Horizons are a fascinating faith concept. Depending on environmental conditions as I approach them, they approach me or sometimes as they move away, I move with them. The horizon is seemingly just slightly out of our touch but obviously there. As a metaphor, isn’t heaven there but we are not quite yet in the dwelling place Christ tells us the Father has for us? If Christ is our way, already there; are we not almost touching it as we move with Him?
Reflection on John 13:16-20 ~ Accepting the I AM of Jesus, is inclusive of receiving Trinity as The Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Trinity inside among other benefits increases our desire to be “God like.” This interior movement of our heart humbles us to bow down to freely wash …
John 15:9-17 Reflection ~ Continuously holding in our heart the mystery of Jesus as our friend, strengthens our ability to treat everyone as friends. If we are filled with Jesus’s all-embracing and unconditional love, then our human weaknesses will not get in the way of letting this love flow to …
Reflection on John 6:52-59 ~ Joining Christ on the Cross requires us to believe beyond human understanding and comprehension. Looking is insufficient, we must consume the reality of Christ and allow Him to mingle with our true self. The person that we are is not replaced, but rather joined into …
