vision

August 6, 2023 – Acts 1:1-8

Jesus' final words to his followers before his ascension are important to hear today. Jesus is seeking to enlarge their vision. Their perspective is to keep things conventional and simple. Jesus invites them to see that the mission is one…

The Light Shines

The light of Christ brings clarity for introspection, awareness of our calling, and vision to see the deep needs all around us. The virtue of integrity through God’s Spirit allows us to hold all three of these together at the…

January 23, 2022-Luke 4:14-21 (Epiphany 3C)

We often use words to convey ideas, persuade others, or influence situations. Too may times our words focus on what we might wish or want to be true. Jesus offers something quite different as he begins his ministry. He makes…

December 19, 2021-Luke 1:39-45 (Advent 4-Year C)

We all have a story. That story is part of God's story which intersects the stories of others. Mary, the mother of Jesus, comes to share her story with Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. When their stories intersect…