In Moments Like This

God the master of time, never gives the future. He gives only the present, moment by moment.

Christian Spirituality

  • DAY 26 – charisms or virtues?

    I spent an afternoon catching upwith an old friend. What surprised mewas that the fervent ChristianI thought I knewdid not mention You at all. Instead, he spoke at lengthabout the latest course he had attended—one that claimed to develop telekinesis. He was fascinated.Being in a place filled with peoplewho displayed extraordinary abilities,it seemed he became Read more

  • Day 14 – Learning to Receive

    I’ve caught a cold. A mild sore throat has begun. I’ve been feeling tired and drained. I decided to do what is best for me. I called in sick. Yet there is so much to be done. Homes to visit, families to check in on, parents to talk to, and simply to be present to Read more

  • Day 13 – Making Space

    These past few days,I’ve been grateful for a litany of small things. That the train works.An empty seat on a crowded train.Even a  handle to hold on to is a blessing.Getting from Point A to Point Bwith little trouble. In letting go of comforts,I’ve come to be thankful for the basics.Even the weather has been Read more

  • day 11 – Credentials or Love?

    Jesus, By what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority? Today, credentials often feel like the passport to a secure future. We look to Ivy League degrees like Yale, Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge. We trust professional titles such as Doctor, Engineer, Professor, Attorney. We rely on certifications – CPA, CFA, MBA. Read more

  • day 8 – pause and listen

    Lord, in the busyness of today give me moments to catch my breath, to pause and listen before I jump into action. Let my thoughts and intentions flow into acts of kindness and charity.   Friday of the 2nd week of Advent Read more