Anchored In The Lord

The Pope is in the United States!  And we should be proud: Pope Francis is modelling to us how to show active care and concern for all, especially those pushed to the fringes of society, while at the same time actively upholding the principles we stand by as Christians and Catholics - before Congress, before the United Nations, before the world.  Never be afraid to let your voice be heard! 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Many of us, I think it's safe to say, feel like we have some degree of a spiritual speech impediment: when confronted about Jesus or some aspect of our Catholic faith, we suddenly become tongue-tied - we don't always know the "Why?" behind many of the actions we traditionally do.    But there ARE answers and we CAN know them: by listening, by hearing, by regularly 'plugging in' to Jesus.  So how do you stay plugged into God throughout the week?

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Laws and rules protect the values our nation upholds, and they allow us the freedom to live by these values.  Laws and rules in sports allow for the freedom to play the game.  The laws and rules of God teach us how to be human so that we can have the freedom to live fully human - which means fully happy - lives.  They are not meant to be blindly followed, but to consciously bring us into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  Then they're not even rules anymore, they're simply the best way to live!