The Lord, the God of Israel, stands up for the widow and the fatherless, vulnerable categories because they lacked the nurture and protection of a family.
I think, in my own way and by God’s grace, Mother Teresa’s good example set me on my course. Learning from the saints is rarely about literal imitation.
Today’s readings are about spiritual gifts given to individuals and generosity toward the community, topics not often discussed together.
Today’s Lectionary readings address the problem of trust, an attitude that many feel lacking in American society today.
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees reports disturbing statistics about the displacement of millions of people around the world. Over 117 million people were forced to flee their homes in 2023—and the violence of 2024 will certainly increase that number.
The story is told of a woman who lived a long and busy life. But feeling she had carried too heavy a cross, she managed to gain admittance to a heavenly warehouse of crosses she could exchange for more suitable ones.