Reflection
A Call to Compassion and Action
Reflecting on Hosea 11:1-9, Psalm 80:1-7, and Matthew 10:7-15 Today’s Bible readings reveal God’s deep love and compassion for us, even when we stray. As we reflect on Hosea 11:1-9, Psalm 80:1-7, and Matthew 10:7-15, we are invited to experience…
Doubting Thomas
The story of “Doubting Thomas,” as he’s often called, comes up every year on St. Thomas Day. It’s a story in the Bible (John 20:24-29) that speaks to all of us, even if we’re not familiar with the characters. Thomas,…
The Call and the Crucible: Discerning Formation
Post 1 of 5. Hello everyone! My name is Vanda, and I’m thrilled to be starting this blog series about my journey in seminary formation for ministry. Many of you might be curious about what leads someone to pursue this…
A Feast of Abiding Presence: Reflecting on Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, the Body of Christ, is a beautiful feast that celebrates the enduring gift of Holy Communion. As we gather to partake in this sacred meal, Scripture offers profound insights into its significance. In Exodus 24:3-8, Moses recounts the…
Holy Week Monday
The echo of cheers still hangs in the air, a fading memory from yesterday’s celebration. Palm fronds, once vibrant symbols of hope, now lie scattered on the dusty ground, their green already tinged with brown. We walk beside Jesus, a…
Embracing the Journey.
The weight of knowledge, the burden of responsibility, the ever-present hum of doubt. These are just some of the feelings that may accompany your journey as a theological student, or even in other institutions where deep reflection and purpose-driven pursuits…
A Reflection on Wetlands: From Genesis to Today.
As we celebrate World Wetlands Day, it’s fitting to turn our gaze to scripture, for the Bible paints a vivid picture of these life-giving landscapes. In the very first book, Genesis, we encounter the Spirit of God hovering over the…
Seeds in Shallow Soil: Finding Fertile Ground
Seeds in Shallow Soil: Finding Fertile Ground
1st Sunday of Advent Reflection
As we gather together in this season of Advent, we dive into the words of Jesus from the Gospel of Mark, chapter 13, verses 24-37. 24 “At that time, after the anguish of those days, the sun will be darkened, the…
A Franciscan Reflection for All Saints Day
On this blessed All Saints Day, we gather to celebrate the communion of saints, the cloud of witnesses who have gone before us. And the saints among us, striving to live out the beatitudes as we embrace the teachings of…
