A Simple Thought about Inner Peace

Friday, September 16th, 2016 Posted in writing | Comments Off on A Simple Thought about Inner Peace

Though plenty of things these days can cause us to be upset and fearful, the words of St. Paul in his letter to the Colossians ask us to “ let the peace of Christ reign in your hearts” (Colossians, chapter ...

Sometimes Bad Advice

Sunday, June 9th, 2013 Posted in writing | Comments Off on Sometimes Bad Advice

One of the old monastic writers advised people that if they wanted to be at peace in this world, they should convince themselves that they deserved all the problems and sufferings that came their way. I can’t agree with that. In ...

Sometimes the Storm Is Us

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 Posted in writing | Comments Off on Sometimes the Storm Is Us

In the fourteenth chapter of Matthew’s gospel, the disciples find themselves out in the storm, buffeted by wind and waves, not sure who is the figure they see in the lightning illuminated darkness. They think it’s a ghost but ...