Called to Vigilance, Commitment to Prevention
It was early in 2024, just a year since I had begun a new ministry in collaboration with LifeWay Network in New York City, accompanying women survivors of human trafficking.…
The First to See the Light
Reflection for the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time A or the Third Sunday after Epiphany Readings: Isaiah 8:23 – 9:3 (RM) or 9: 1-4 (RCL); Psalm 27; I Corinthians 1: 10-13,…
Building Bridges in a Divided World
As we look across the globe, we are continually reminded of the things that divide us and the power that can be wielded by individuals to enlarge the chasm between…
The Taste of Things: Diversity
It is 6:30 in the morning. No time for a weekend sleep in. I am on my way to a historic flag-raising ceremony! Two friends and I are walking to…
The Power of Persistence
Reflection for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time / Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Readings: Exodus 17: 8-13 (RM) or Genesis 32: 22-31 (RCL); Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3: 14-4:2 (RM)…
What’s in Your Wallet? A Parable Reflection
Reflection for the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time / Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Readings: Amos 6: 1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6: 11-16 (RM) or 6-19 (RCL); Luke 16:…
Friends in Low Places
Reflection for the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time / Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Readings: Amos 8: 4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2: 1-8 (RM) or 1-7 (RCL); Luke 16: 1-13…
Who Gets a Seat at the Table?
Reflection for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time / Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost C Readings: Sirach 3: 17-18, 20, 28-29 (RM) or Sirach 10: 12-18 (RCL); Psalm 68 or 112;…
The Importance of Doubt
Reflection for the Second Sunday of Easter C Readings: Acts 5: 12-16 (RM) or 27-32 (RCL); Psalm 118; Revelation 1: 9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 (RM) or 4-8 (RCL); John 20: 19-31.…
Justice Takes a Step Forward
Nearly two weeks ago, I woke to the headline that the former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, had been taken into police custody and was on his way to…