Category: Reflections
Called to Be a Life-Giver by Fran Salone-Pelletier
Before I can bring sustenance to others, I need to identify myself with the bread of life.
A Public Plea for Mercy by Patrick Carolan
In her inauguration homily, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde was urging all of us out of our comfort zone to experience the truth of the gospel.
Viewpoint and Vision by Fran Salone-Pelletier
All three readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time remind us that seeing is not necessarily sight, viewing is not always vision.
Blessed Are the Saintly Six by O’Neill D’Cruz
A Beatitudes rosary retreat for Black History Month.
Opening the Scroll by Fran Salone-Pelletier
Each of us is called to break open the word of God and unroll the scroll of our life.
The Trauma of Unbroken Silence by Paul Nyklicek
Each of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “giant triplets” of racism, materialism, and militarism induces trauma within individuals and society as a whole.
Plowing the Justice Path by Fran Salone-Pelletier
We are baptized into the God who is freedom and justice.
A Voyage into Liminal Space by Fran Salone-Pelletier
Looking ahead to the New Year and the Feast of the Epiphany.
Newness Incarnate by Fran Salone-Pelletier
Continuing our series of Advent reflections with the readings for Fourth Sunday.
Sanctification from Within by William Droel
To hear the word of God, people must attentively listen to those huddled around a stable in Bethlehem, those scrambling among ruins within Syria, those in line at the Wednesday morning food pantry.
Serious Joy by Fran Salone-Pelletier
Continuing our series of Advent reflections with a look at the readings for Gaudete Sunday.
Heralding the Desert by Fran Salone-Pelletier
Continuing a series of Advent reflections with a look at the readings for the Second Sunday of the season.
Remembering Dr. Michael Ford
A note on the passing of a friend and frequent contributor to Today's American Catholic.
Advent Is Awareness Time by Fran Salone-Pelletier
A reflection on the readings for the First Sunday of Advent.