Beatitudes Blog
Peace and the Christ Child
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God (Matthew 5:9). During Advent, churchgoers often hear John’s magisterial prologue which includes this haunting irony: “The Word…was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet, the...
Share the longing
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness’ sake, for they will be filled (Matthew 5:6). A subscriber to this blog, Patty Hunter, recently introduced me to Emanuel Woods. When he and her son wrestled for Rome High School, she met the looming...
As a psychotherapist and spiritual director, I bring well-honed insight and skill to these posts; yet, my vulnerability plays a more important part, for more than advice from experts, serious people of faith need resonance with fellow travelers.
In my writing and in your reading and comments, may we face our challenges in God’s compassionate presence rather than in a private dressing room where we try in vain to make ourselves presentable to God at an appointed meeting. God meets us where we are.
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