Just to hear Jesus affirm the value of rest. Just to hear Jesus invite us to become unburdened and comforted by his love. Just to consider that finding rest is something we really ought to do.
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Learn to let die the things that choke off your life
Jesus uses strong and vivid language to capture the essence of the decision and the process to make the change. The kingdom of God is the reality of dying and coming to life — letting go and grabbing on to something bigger, better, deeper and more loving and more wonderful.
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Fear not, and trust fully in the ultimate saving power of God
The cost of discipleship is great. The rewards are even greater. Fear is one of the only things that can prevent one from trusting fully in the ultimate saving power of God.
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God’s wondrous care promises us eternal life
All of this and our relationship with Jesus the Christ — especially in Eucharist — brings us into a profound relationship with one another.
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The Holy Trinity is a mystery to be experienced
But the truth is we will never fully grasp its meaning. It is like the proverbial “bottomless pit” — the more you grasp, the deeper the truth.
Continue readingStatement of U.S. Bishops’ president on George Floyd and the protests in American cities
I am praying for George Floyd and his loved ones, and on behalf of my brother bishops, I share the outrage of the black community and those who stand with them in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and across the country.
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On this day, we remember and celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit
When we listen attentively to these scriptures today we hear the wonders of the Spirit of God as forgiveness abounds, tongues are loosened, understanding and proclaiming is everywhere, and people’s hearts, souls, and lives go through profound conversion.
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Guidelines released for L.A. Catholic churches to reopen
On Tuesday night (May 26), the archdiocese released guidelines for churches to reopen. As soon as we have safety measures approved by our regional auxiliary bishop, we will reopen.
Continue readingThe Second Conversion
For oppressed communities, anger can be a form of survival, a necessary stage on the path towards healing. Listening to such anger with compassionate friendship can itself be a form of solidarity.
Continue reading‘Solidarity: The Five Conversions’
This week I will introduce you to a teaching I have developed in the Living School inspired by Paulo Freire’s work that I call “The Five Conversions.”
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