When Friedrich Nietzsche declared that “God is dead” he added a question: What kind of a “sponge” does it take to wipe away the entire horizon?
Faith: Jesus is proof of God’s steadfast love
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JMost Holy Trinity, June 11 (Year A) Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9; Daniel 3; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; John 3:16-18
Who is God? There is no shortage of talk, theories, books and adamant assertions about God, but what does God have to say?
Faith: Chiara’s story reveals a new meaning of joy
By Mary MarroccoOne day, my brother put a book in my hand. The book, a biography called Chiara Corbella Petrillo: A Witness to Joy, appealed to me. I read it into the small hours of that same night.
Spirit gives us our inspirational boost
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JPentecost Sunday, June 4 (Year A) Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23
Being filled with the Holy Spirit can be a rather scary thing. It cares little for our prejudices, opinions, fears and personal preferences, and is prone to take us where we do not want to go and ask us to do things from which we shrink in fear.
Faith: Coming full circle, from story books to spirituality
By Fr. Ron RolheiserMy first love was literature, novels and poetry. As a child, I loved story books, mysteries and adventures. In grade school, I was made to memorize poetry and loved the exercise. High School introduced me to more serious literature: Shakespeare, Kipling, Keats, Wordsworth, Browning. On the side, I still read story books, cowboy tales from the old West taken from my dad’s bookshelf.
Faith: A practical guide to being a follower of Christ
By Fr. Frank FreitasBefore I entered the seminary I spent time considering the legal profession. I worked, as part of such discernment, at a law firm where I met some faith-filled individuals who have become lifelong friends. Two of them are a couple, both lawyers, who live in one of Toronto’s comfortable suburbs.
Faith: Our mission is about doing, not waiting
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JAscension of the Lord, May 28 (Year A) Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 28:16-20
Where did Jesus go when He ascended? Where is God? Physics, astronomy and other branches of science have shown the old spatial notion of God and the heavens to be inadequate. God is not “up there” or in any particular place, but equally present throughout the universe.
Faith: Light still shines in darkest moments of despair
By Fr. Ron RolheiserClassically, both in the world and in our churches, we have seen despair as the ultimate, unforgivable sin.
Our spiritual journey is never finished
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JSixth Sunday of Easter, May 21 (Year A) Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Psalm 66; 1 Peter 3:15-18; John 14:15-21
The Samaritans were depicted in a positive light throughout the New Testament, despite the tension and negative feelings between them and mainstream Jews.
An honest look at Dorothy Day’s remarkable life
By Fr. Ron RolheiserDorothy Day is alleged to have said: “Don’t call me a saint; I don’t want to be dismissed that easily!”
Jesus sets the pattern for harmony with God
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JFifth Sunday of Easter, May 14 (Year A) Acts 6:1-7; Psalm 33; 1 Peter 2:4-9; John 14:1-12
Dissension and resentment in the Christian community is nothing new.