Category Archives: Spirituality
‘I have given you a model to follow’
In a dramatic and moving moment as he celebrates the Passover meal with this disciples, Jesus strips down and washes the feet of his followers. So when he had washed their feet and put his garments back on and reclined … Continue reading
A Journey with Jesus: a Pilgrim’s Diary
Palm Sunday, one week to go before we twenty-seven Pilgrims depart for Turkey on a Pilgrimage Journey through the Early Christian World. Today, as we commemorate the entry of Jesus as the Messiah (= the Christ = the Anointed of … Continue reading
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
On this day we enter more deeply into the mystery of Jesus and his kenosis, the outpouring of self in service. It is one of the greatest paradoxes of life; that in emptying ourselves we are satisfied and filled. Holy … Continue reading
A Journey of Faith in Union with Mary: a Pilgrim’s Diary
Two weeks from today, Easter Sunday, April 8, twenty fellow Pilgrims from various parts of southern California will accompany me on Turkish Airlines, Flight TK 10, nonstop service from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Upon arriving late Monday afternoon, after about … Continue reading
Accepting God’s Gifts
Sometimes when I refer to my cats, people will sort of raise their eyebrows and ask “How many do you have?” No doubt they’re afraid I’ll answer “37.” I have two, because I think a cat should not be left … Continue reading
