John Foley, SJ
Why does the trustworthy, loving, parental God permit suffering and catastrophe, even when he has understood in detail the prayers of those about to be afflicted?
Ron Rolheiser
In our fantasies, glory almost always consists in being famous, in standing out, in achieving a success that makes others envious, in somehow being the best-looking or the brightest or the most talented person in the room.
Eleonore Stump
On Jesus’ view, the servants are the truly great ones. Real glory doesn’t come from lording it over others, but from serving others.
Gerald Darring
What is our service to the world? If all we do is affirm the world’s wisdom, what kind of service is that?
Anne Osdieck
This Reading says that Christ is able to “sympathize with our weaknesses.” Does he completely understand your situation no matter how dense it is?
another dog was slowly wagging its tail and looking up at him explaining to the social worker,
“Ain’t no shelter that allows dogs and I can’t part with them