Meditations
Chants, Beads and Mantras: Solemn Practices of Christians and Buddhists
February 8, 2021
By Kathy Keary
Part 6. In the latest installment of our study of the teachings of two contemplatives — Jesus Christ and Buddha — we examine some solemn practices that the two traditions use for prayer and to gain enlightenment.
Taizé for February: Come, Holy Spirit, Come
February 4, 2021
Veni Sancte Spiritus. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you will renew the face of the earth.
The Gospel of Mark: Out of the Desert
February 2, 2021
By Fr. Ron Will
Part 4. Mark begins his Gospel in the desert. A good rain can produce a miracle in the desert. Suddenly, seeds long buried in the desert floor bursts with color and life. Jesus’ ministry, though, produced a “bloom” different from what many expected.
Cultivating Peace in our Hearts: The Urgency of Prayer
February 1, 2021
Part 5. Meditation in both the Christian and Buddhist traditions results in an inner peace that becomes the impetus for one’s words and actions. The practice promotes an approach to life grounded in a spirit of love and peace.
Family Matters #15: Safety is a physical and emotional need
January 27, 2021
Parents and caregivers are responsible for ensuring their children are safe. Young people who feel safe are more positive, confident and willing to contribute.
The Gospel of Mark: The ‘secret epiphanies’ of Jesus
January 26, 2021
By Fr. Ron Will
Part 3. Significant in Mark’s Gospel are the “secret epiphanies” of Jesus; also referred to as the “Messianic secret.” Mark has Jesus teaching in parables and only revealing the stories' full meanings to the 12 Apostles. Why?
Cultivating peace in our hearts: Christian and Buddhist Meditation
January 25, 2021
By Kathy Keary
Part 4. Last week a 22-year-old poet inspired us to reembrace working for a society of peace, justice, unity and nonviolence. Jesus and Buddha taught that peace in the heart precedes peace in the world. Meditation is key.
Grieving: Healing from Loss
January 24, 2021
We’ve all experienced loss in many ways over the last year. This can create a heavy burden to carry. Learn how grieving can help heal. Fr. Garry Richmeier is joined by Annette D'Angelo and Marge Lavenburg for this free video on-demand program.
The Gospel of Mark: The Vivid Details of an Eyewitness
January 19, 2021
By Fr. Ron Will
Part 2. Like no other Gospel, Mark gives us a lucent human picture of Jesus. We see Jesus tired, hungry, filled with passion and compassion. Mark inserts vivid details into the narrative, the hallmarks of an eyewitness.
Embracing Unity: Teachings of Jesus and the Buddha
January 18, 2021
By Kathy Keary
Part 3. Martin Luther King Jr. Gandhi. Jesus. Buddha. They used different words, but their message was the same: Humans are meant to live together in unity and harmony and love can transform the world.