Category: Faith
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Ministry of Tears: A Lenten Sentiment – Part II
This post reflects on the significance of Jesus weeping over Lazarus’s death, emphasizing His deep humanity and compassion. It explores and highlights the importance of empathy in friendship and faith. Jesus’ tears illustrate His presence with those who suffer, affirming His love and understanding amid grief.
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Ministry of Tears: A Lenten Sentiment – Part I
“Jesus Wept.” As we move toward Holy Week, I was “moved” to reflect on the magnitude of what it means when the Lord of the Universe shed tears of emotion on behalf of a friend and then again for humanity. https://the-spirit-moves-in-wondrous-ways.com/2025/04/04/ministry-of-tears-a-lenten-sentiment-part-i/
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Mirror Image of Faith: A Reflection
This essay explores the spiritual symbolism of mirrors and light, connecting reflections on biblical references to the spiritual experience of seeing God’s presence. It emphasizes the importance of light in perception and faith, suggesting that understanding oneself involves vulnerability. Ultimately, it highlights the promise of a deeper knowledge of God…
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The One Thing Necessary
When you think about your “to do” list, sorting through the neat and nifty tasks and ideas that you believe will make your life better, remember, as St. Padre Pio said, there really is only one thing that is necessary: “Lift up your spirit, and love God.”
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The Generous Master
Life is full of choices. One might argue that is what life is – a series of one choice after another. That’s a good thing though, right? That is what free will is all about, the ability to choose. But there is nothing free about free will if each choice…
