I am looking forward to being hosted this evening at Mary of the Visitation Church in Big Lake (MN, USA) as part of Parish Renewal Week. My presentation will be at 7:00 PM. Admission is free! If you’re in the area, come visit with me! It would be good to see you! Bring a friend … Continue reading Presenting Tonight at Mary of the Visitation
Secular Franciscan
Being Forgiven, Now Forgive
Get rid of all bitterness,all passion and anger,harsh words, slander,and malice of every kind.In place of these,be kind to one another,compassionate,and mutually forgiving,just as God has forgiven you,in Christ. Ephesians: 31-32 Please share these words with someone who needs them today. This article is an original work of the author and was not composed by … Continue reading Being Forgiven, Now Forgive
Love is Your Key to Human Flourishing
For a very long time, and all around the world, thinkers have asked whether we can clearly define a good life, or the best life, for ourselves. The idea is that if we could clearly define it, then we would know what we need to do in order to get it and have it for … Continue reading Love is Your Key to Human Flourishing
We Are Meant to Be Abundantly Alive, And We Can
In Minnesota we joke about something we call the "Minnesota Goodbye." The Minnesota Goodbye is a prolonged process of saying goodbye to a leaving guest, or as a leaving guest. In the typical scenario, guests will fully prepare to leave by putting on their hats and jackets while the hosts are present, and hen guests … Continue reading We Are Meant to Be Abundantly Alive, And We Can
“Can religion help with peacemaking?”
“Can religion help in peacebuilding?” That was the basic question today in a webinar I attended that was conducted by the Strategic Religious Engagement (SRE) Hub at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University. My quick reaction to the question was, “Seriously? Of course, religion can help in peacebuilding!” Peacemaking … Continue reading “Can religion help with peacemaking?”
How to Use Forgiveness to Grow in Your Spirituality
Our Catholic faith recognizes forgiveness as something called a "spiritual work of mercy" -- a charitable act by which we come to the aid of our neighbor (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2447). The United States Council of Catholic Bishops explains, "Just as Jesus attended to the spiritual well-being of those he ministered to, these … Continue reading How to Use Forgiveness to Grow in Your Spirituality
Franciscan Wisdom: Forgiveness is Partnering with God
One of the most important things we need to remember in forgiving someone is that God is our partner. We can come to an understanding that God is always with us, at our side as the constant friend, including in the times when we are wronged or hurt by someone. In a way, it is … Continue reading Franciscan Wisdom: Forgiveness is Partnering with God
Franciscan Wisdom: Forgiveness lets us see ourselves as God sees us
This is an article for people who want to understand from a Franciscan perspective how the wrongdoing they may experience of others, and the forgiveness granted to them, is part of a process of personal conversion, spiritual growth, and ultimately transformation with and in God. The recent theological explanations of Franciscan Fr. Roberto Pasolini are … Continue reading Franciscan Wisdom: Forgiveness lets us see ourselves as God sees us
Lenten Forgiveness Series #4: Everything must be fulfilled
"How would the scriptures be fulfilled,which say that it must come to passin this way?”~ Gospel for Palm Sunday, Matthew 26:54 During this latter part of Lent, I am writing a weekly series of articles on forgiveness for the Diocese of St. Cloud and the “Everyday Discipleship” section in Central Minnesota Catholic magazine. In this week’s … Continue reading Lenten Forgiveness Series #4: Everything must be fulfilled
Lenten Forgiveness Series #3: “Road to Jerusalem, road to forgiveness”
"Are there not twelve hours in a day?If one walks during the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world." John 11:1-45Gospel reading for the 5th Sunday of Lent During this latter part of Lent, I am writing a weekly series of articles on forgiveness for the Diocese of St. Cloud … Continue reading Lenten Forgiveness Series #3: “Road to Jerusalem, road to forgiveness”
Live and Forgive 