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May Reflection – The world of finance

May Reflection – The world of finance

The story of Lazarus and the Rich Man in Luke chapter 16 may appear distant to us due to its graphic description of dogs licking the sores of Lazarus. Today, we live in a world in which we do not encounter abject poverty or if we do, we have become desensitized to it....
April Reflection – Fundamental rights

April Reflection – Fundamental rights

The first chapter of the book of Genesis tells us that humanity was created “in the image of God” (Gen 1:26-27).  This phrase still echoes with fundamental importance for our world today, because the image of God in us is our source of human dignity.  While we would...
March Reflection – Sacrament of reconciliation

March Reflection – Sacrament of reconciliation

Reconciliation has cleansed me dozens of times, but it has resurrected a significant relationship:  the one with my father. In 2011, I knew that I needed to reconcile with my dad – and ultimately with God — for being a distant son.  Perhaps my desire was to...
February Reflection – Violence against women

February Reflection – Violence against women

As more survivors of sexual assault are empowered to lift their voices and share their stories, we learn more of the depth, breadth, and gravity of violence that women experience in our world. In the home, patterns of intimate partner violence and domestic abuse mar...
January 2021 Reflection – Human fraternity

January 2021 Reflection – Human fraternity

The holidays are a time for travel and celebration. Perhaps that means Christmas dinner at grandma’s house or a party with old friends on New Year’s Eve. These trips involve preparation and anticipation. We may need to prepare and pack a few things– maybe a gift...