Blessed are they who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness, for they shall be Satisfied.
Who should we blame for the state of the world? We revel in pointing out the proverbial splinter in our neighbor’s eye, believing it is up to us to enforce righteousness in others. But that is only self-righteousness, and not at all aligned with the God-given dignity...
Blessed are the Meek
One of the pillars of just about every religious tradition on earth is that of treating others as you would like to be treated. In a world with increasing violence towards those seen as disposable, it's worth revisiting this idea and pondering why it has been a...
Blessed Are They Who Mourn
Nobody wants to mourn. Let's face it, we do everything possible to distract ourselves from the uncomfortable. We sacrifice current Joy in fear of losses to be. We follow every medical fad that offers escape from our dreaded—and inevitable—death. We'll spend all kinds...
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
It’s no accident that the "poor in Spirit" are named first in Jesus' list of those who are blessed (or, happy) in his Sermon on the Mount. The poor in Spirit are those of us who understand that it is better to turn to God in our lack and frailty than to succumb to...
Adoration
Advent is now my favorite liturgical season. It wasn't always that way. In fact, I'm not even sure I was aware of it's existence as a child, despite growing up in a Catholic household. Reflecting on my young adult self, I don't remember any awareness of womanhood as...
“Who Touched Me?” (The Woman with a Hemorrhage)
The story of Jesus encountering the woman with the hemorrhage (in Mark 5) is one of the many moments in bible history where Jesus shows his love and care for each and every one of us, even when (and maybe especially when) society brushes us aside as a nuisance. That...
Talitha Koum (Girl, Arise!)
Unlike the woman with a hemorrhage that Jesus had cured only moments before, this young girl (in Mark 5:21-43) had advocates. She had a family and a father who loved her. At only 12, she was on the verge of womanhood and the hopes of passing on the family name, wealth...
Creativity is the Language of God
I was recently honored to give a talk for the parishioners of Our Lady of Angels church on the topic of Creativity as the Language of God. It's part art show, part Christian witness and part inspiration for all of us to identify and use our creative gifts in service...
Mary, Star of the Sea
One of our Blessed Mother's many names is "Stella Maris" (or Star of the Sea), reflecting her role in guiding us through challenging times. When the waves of life threaten to drown us, she holds steady. When we feel shipwrecked or attacked, our mother teaches us to...
Walking the Stations Lenten Retreat: March 1, 2025
Join me Saturday, March 1, 2025 for a special day of reflection on the Stations of the Cross inspired by the artwork from my book, “Surrender All.” Just in time for Lent, we will prepare our hearts for the season of receiving the Divine Love that Jesus holds for us....
Psalms of Gratitude: A Day of Reflection, Nov 9, 2024
Join me on Saturday, November 9, 2024 for a day of reflection on the Psalms at Mercy Center Burlingame! The words of the Psalms are both ancient and timeless, resonating with our hearts today just as they have done for thousands of years. As the year winds down and we...
Sacred Art in the Southwest
This spring included a mini-tour with my art across the Southwest. First stop was to take part in an invitational show called "Sacred Art Live!" hosted by the Scanlon Foundation. The show and sale was held for one day only at the new Cathedral High School in Houston....