Discernment Happens Before the Face of Christ
Reflections on the readings for the twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B. The essence of our vocation is a free response to the loving face of Christ. When Christ looks at us, he loves us, as the Gospel of Mark so poignantly notes. At the same time, his gaze penetrates “even between soul and […]
Incarnate Faith and Practical Actions
The readings for this Sunday are a demand that our faith and love become “incarnate” as deeds, rather than just words. Jesus invites us to take up our cross and follow him by concrete, practical steps toward “giving our life away” for the sake of the Gospel.