If you were going to tell the story of Jesus Christ, where would you begin? In an extended series that begins today we will be observing how the evangelist Mark tells the story. This is intended to be a kind of Lectio Divina in action, as the story unfolds.
Jan 26, 2022
24 min
The power of imperial Rome must have been an awesome thing. In today’s gospel passage we see that power stand in the presence of a power so great that even in its meekest expression, Rome appears as its subject.
Jan 19, 2022
16 min
Today I deviate from my normal style of podcast to comment on the issue of COVID vaccine mandates. This is a matter that touches upon the liberty of the human conscience and I feel compelled to address it.
Jan 11, 2022
21 min
“Learn a lesson from the fig tree,” Jesus said. “When its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the Son of Man is near, at the gates.”
Jan 5, 2022
22 min
In what way can a widow be blessed? In today’s passages, two widows are shown to exemplify the first of the Beatitudes. How can that be?
Dec 30, 2021
16 min
What kind of physician – or what kind of Rabbi - would spit on their patient's wounds in the process of healing them? The Healing of a Blind Man, in Mark Chapter 7, prompts us to ask this question. Let’s take a closer look.
Dec 22, 2021
13 min
A Method for Lay People.
I spent three years living in a monastery and wrote a book about it. One of the questions people ask me is: Monks are supposed to be the experts at prayer, right? How do monks pray? What did you learn about prayer from the monks?
Nov 30, 2021
25 min
A Reflection on Isaiah 40:31
What would it be like to move in the Spirit the way an eagle moves in the air?
Nov 24, 2021
9 min
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