saved, trust, clay

Perfectly Imperfect Missions

Mission Month 2022 is here with us. The month during which we are called to recognise ourselves as missionary disciples. We strive to work and

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shame, the here and now, troubled waters, transhumanism, good works not automatic, strive

Righteousness from the Heart

The Bible can be frustrating sometimes. It is not a catechism or a treatise on systematic theology, so it doesn’t always present its teachings in

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mercy, imitation of Christ, grace

Divine Mercy in Our Souls

We celebrate the feast day St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-38) on October 5.  She grew up in poverty, lived a short, obscure life, and endured much

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Love, marriage

The Death of Romance

Of news headlines it is said: “Dog Bites Man”—that’s not news; “Man Bites Dog”—that’s news! The mundane does not sell soap, cars, or antiperspirants. Similarly,

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Where two or three are gathered, Jesus, disciples

Recognizing Jesus

At Eastertime, I am always struck by the deep sadness of the scene by the tomb when Mary Magdalene does not recognize Jesus. In fact,

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frustration, anger, confusion, sadness, alone, depression

Anxiety and Anger

The other day I read an excerpt of a psalm that annoyed me. It said: “Do not fret at the man who prospers; a man

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