Wis. 2:12, 17-20 Jas 3:16-4:3 Mk 9:30-37 Just the Right Seat I arrived to church a little early two weeks ago. It was tough because I was still on my vacation routine and it took a little more focus to get there. It was nice being able to sit near the end of the pew [...]

Is 50:5-9a Jas 2:14-18 Mk 8:27-35 Global Village I have been aware lately of how very blessed my life is. I have all of my basic needs met and have several of my wants covered as well. I listened to a letter of some Catholic Sisters who live in Lebanon. They spoke of their blessings, [...]

Is 35:4-7a Jas 2:1-5 Mk 7 :31-37 The Good Life As a hospice chaplain, I am often asked to sit with a loved one who is dying. One night I sat with a 96 year old woman, as she breathed her way into God’s light. She had lived, according to others, a “good life.” Sitting [...]