Tag Archives: Holy Spirit
Coming through Crises Stronger
Everything is interconnected, but we do not always transform this interdependence into solidarity. Continue Reading Coming through Crises Stronger
Living in Christ
From the very depths of his being, Paul experienced and surrendered to the love of God in Christ. Continue Reading Living in Christ
Trusting Our Essential Self
Jesus revealed a paradox in his entire being: human and divine are not separate, but one! Continue Reading Trusting Our Essential Self
We Are Made for Love
God is our word for the ultimate ecosystem that holds all things in positive relationship. Continue Reading We Are Made for Love
The Gift of Confidence
Father Richard describes the gift of confidence, which arises not from our ego or efforts, but from the foundational goodness of God. When we are confident, we believe in a deep way that life is good, God is good, and humanity is good. We become safe and salutary people for others. We do exciting and… Continue Reading The Gift of Confidence
Good Power
Good and Bad Power Good Power Sunday, August 8, 2021 Despite the many abuses of power documented throughout history, power itself cannot be inherently bad. In the New Testament, the Holy Spirit is described as dynamis, which means power (Acts 10:38; 1 Corinthians 2:5). Jesus tells his disciples before his Ascension that “You will receive… Continue Reading Good Power
Acts: Knowledge on Fire
Great Themes of Scripture: New Testament Acts: Knowledge on Fire Wednesday, July 7, 2021 In Luke’s Gospel, the Holy Spirit is fully bestowed on Jesus, the beloved Son who acts with God’s power, speaks with God’s authority, and loves with God’s love. Through the gift of the Spirit given to Jesus, God’s justice is announced… Continue Reading Acts: Knowledge on Fire
Who Do You Say That I Am?
Spiritual Direction Who Do You Say That I Am? Wednesday, June 23, 2021 We all have a yearning to be known by each other and by God. Professor and spiritual director Ruth Takiko West uses Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” as a model for our deepest spiritual questioning. “Who do you… Continue Reading Who Do You Say That I Am?