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“Come, Lord Jesus,” the Advent mantra, means that all of Christian history has to live out of a kind of deliberate emptiness, a kind of chosen non-fulfillment. Perfect fullness is always to come, and we do not need to demand it now. This keeps the field of life wide open and... Read More →

He did not wait till the world was ready, till men and nations were at peace. He came when the heavens were unsteady, and prisoners cried out for release. He did not wait for the perfect time. He came when the need was deep and great. He dined with sinners in their grime, turned... Read More →

Recess: a temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity; a secluded or inner area or part. These contemplative studies are meant to provide you with an opportunity for recess, a chance to cease your usual activity and examine your inner self. A time to be... Read More →

How, O Lord, can I have hope when this world is such an insecure place? Natural calamities destroy. Economic uncertainties abound. Human beings kill. I AM the light of the world. What, O God, is reliable? What is secure? Not people Not institutions. Not governments. I AM the way,... Read More →

God came to us because he wanted to join us on the road, to listen to our story, and to help us realize that we are not walking in circles but moving towards the house of peace and joy. This is the great mystery of Christmas that continues to give us comfort and consolation: we... Read More →