Mar 28, 2022
It's not unusual to describe the dad in the "Prodigal Son" parable—today's Gospel—as "loving and forgiving." Along with those virtues, picture him as patient. That image led Fr. Chuck to portray this classic story as an example of "Bearing Wrongs Patiently," a Spiritual Work of Mercy. That was in 2016 when a parish...
Mar 21, 2022
Imagine the Three Persons of the Holy Trinity in matching t-shirts that refer lovingly to you. That's the quirky-but-consoling Lenten suggestion you'll hear in this fresh take on God telling his name to Moses from out of the burning bush. Plus hear the related true story of a highly happy altar server; it's sure to...
Mar 14, 2022
"Standing in the gap" plus, letting God "open your eyes and shake you up with surprise and put your mouth in a vise" — Listen now to hear how all of that connects to the Transfiguration of Jesus, to Lent, and to your relationships with God and with other people.
Read a version of this message in the Lent 2022 blog of...
Mar 7, 2022
"Emotional First Aid" is a Spiritual Work of Mercy? That's what Fr. Chuck discovered, reflecting on this Sunday's Gospel about Jesus' 40 days in the desert. Listen now to benefit from Fr. Chuck's discovery. You'll learn vital lessons he got from Portland's Trauma Intervention Program on how to best comfort...