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Does it strike you as odd that the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted?

I remember having a hard time memorizing the ten commandments; an essential and integral part of the preparation for first confession - or what we now name the sacrament of reconciliation.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus asking too much of his disciples? of us?

“Blessed the person who follows not the counsel of the wicked, nor walks in the way of sinners, nor sits in the company of the insolent, but delights in the law of the Lord.

Two lines from today’s Gospel caught my attention: Jesus said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.”

Today’s readings strikes me as timely.

Shortly after being baptized in the River Jordan, Jesus returns to his hometown.

Many years ago I actually met Sr. Sue Mosteller, Henri Nouwen’s companion at L’Arche in Toronto.

YOU HAVE PROBABLY NOTICED THAT WE ARE READING FROM THE GOSPEL OF LUKE THIS YEAR.

“Reason is a fine thing. But remember - there are other ways to live.” Annie Lighthart, The Verge

Advent is a time of waiting, waiting with “joy filled hope,” as we did when we were children.

Having taught Scripture for many years, I have read lots of Biblical commentaries.

Recently I have heard much talk about our country being divided, with each group have a different notion of the way they want the country to go.

Today’s Gospel offers an apocalyptic vision.

“Grace is everywhere and love abounds, but it must be received and celebrated. This is the sacrament of everyday life.” Ilia Delio, The Hours of the Universe

When I was in grade school, I would climb out my bedroom window onto the roof of the garage.

I woke up one morning with an out-of-the-ordinary thought surfacing in my mind: what books have most influenced you?

What is the greatest commandment?

I have been married a long time so please judge tenderly of me when I confess that I do not always listen to my husband.

A friend was going through a stormy, difficult period.