Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 1 Cor 1:3-9 Mk 13:33-37 I read the readings for the first Sunday of Advent just after finishing a 15 hour shift at the hospital. My mind was swimming with the stories of people of all ages and with varying degrees of wellness. At the same time that I was working [...]

Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 1 Thes 5:1-6 Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21 Two weeks ago I began a new job as staff chaplain for the medical and surgery units of a large hospital. Although it has been three and a half years since I worked at a hospital, I found myself feeling immediately at home. [...]

Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17 Jn 2:13-22 This pilgrim was sick last week and unable to put forth an entry… now to the readings of November 9th. A few weeks ago I was part of a wonderful conversation being shared by a young girl in 6th grade and her mom. I had [...]