A reflection by Fr. Ron MacDonell, S.F.M., on Wisdom 7.7-11, Hebrews 4.12-13 and Mark 10.17-30 The letter to the Hebrews presents us with a powerful image of God’s word, “living and active, sharper than...

A reflection by Fr. Ron MacDonell, S.F.M., on Genesis 2.7ab, 15, 18-24, Hebrews 2.9-11, and Mark 10.2-16 For many years, I served people in poor rural communities in the Amazon region of Brazil as...

A reflection by Fr. Ron MacDonell, S.F.M., on Numbers 11.25-29, James 5.1-6 and Mark 9. 38-43,45,47-48 In this Gospel, Jesus presents two important teachings meant to “prune” us, his disciples. First, he addresses the...

Reflection by Fr. Dave Warren, SFM, on Isaiah 40.1-5, 9-11, 2 Peter 3.8-15 and Mark 1.1-8 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. For some time now, the stores have been decorated for...