Spirituality

Theologians' Corner - The paradox of the Gospel remains beautifully true: whoever loses life for Christ's sake will find it.

Horizons - As I reflected on the lives of our founders, I saw many parallels with the context in which I live and minister.

Sr. Jane Marie Bradish was invited to address a local parish group. The topic? Inclusion and exclusion as experienced in liturgy. "Don't jump to conclusions," she writes. "This was not liturgical bashing."

Theologians' Corner - The readings for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time all show different dimensions of God — a God who is loving, a God who is just, a God who has done marvelous and startling things. 

"Initially I found a lot of resistance within me to accept that I am no longer a young woman," writes Margaret Gonsalves. "But 'Aaji basa' reassured me that the world recognizes this new season of my life and the gifts it brings."

Who are the "outsiders" in our own contexts? Whose voices are we inclined to dismiss? Where might God be inviting us to broaden our vision today?

In this journey, God has patiently interwoven his unconditional love and merciful love with all that I am and have, my past, present and future.

How often when encountering difficulties do we immediately question the Lord's faithfulness and trustworthiness?