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Hardened Heart?
I often take my imperfections and make them my identity, and get spiritually trapped by shame. Does that sound familiar? As we journey through Lent, let's reflect on the difference between guilt and shame. and what St. Francis de Sales teaches...
It’s Who You Know…
Peter, James, and John grow in their understanding of who Jesus is through their experience of the Transfiguration. How are we challenged to find a God of our understanding? What can the uniqueness of Salesian Spirituality offer in this search?...
Will you?
Looking for people to love what we love is natural, but it is also a recipe for great upset. How many times have you hoped someone would think, feel, or love as you do, only to be disappointed? Since we cannot expect people to always be like us, where can we turn in scripture to guide our hearts? ...
Gospel Children
Jesus often uses children to make a point. He not only says, “Let the little children come to me” but He also embraces them. Why is this a radical response by Jesus? What’s the big deal and how can we carry out this teaching?...
I’d Rather
Hearing stories about physical feats is a common experience at boys' high schools. But, stories about courage that require only mental strength do not flow so easily - whether asking the girl to homecoming or even scarier feats...
Nowhere Else
I often confuse our loving God with a dutiful one. With our spirituality emphasizing God’s presence in the here and now, I often feel I am not ready for Him. Have you felt this? What is God’s reply?…
“Come and Meet My Son”
The priest always sits next to the grandma at wedding receptions. I love this for several reasons but most of all because I learn more about who God is when I’m seated next to a grandma…