“How hard it is for those who have riches to make their way into the kingdom of God.” Wealth, power, position are not bad but I could lose my way going after them. The poor, the homeless, the orphaned – they are trusting, grounded and clear on the priorities of today. These are the people… Read more

Life would be such a struggle without inner joy. I wonder if being productive and wanting to live a full life is really my effort to “earn” that joy. Does chasing after the things I think will bring me joy make me too busy to experience life itself? Read more

A young man went to Mass on Sunday. It was unlike him. He was so early that I suggested he talk to You, tell You everything he had been keeping in his heart and unload his burdens. Since his father died not too long ago, he’s been trying his best to care for his puppy… Read more

Lord, You who give us the gift of true prayer and of peace, teach me to bring everything to You before I react. Let prayer change not only my circumstances, but also my heart. Read more

‘“You shall love your neighbour as yourself.”Our neighbour is difficult. Their balcony encroaches on our roof. Their dogs bark all day and leave their mess by the door. Everyone in the cluster wants them to leave.But You say otherwise. Read more