Grace upon Grace – Christmas Day
The disciple whom Jesus loves, in his gospel for the mass on Christmas Day, says: From his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace, because while the…
Read moreThe disciple whom Jesus loves, in his gospel for the mass on Christmas Day, says: From his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace, because while the…
Read moreIf you missed the introduction and first mystery, you can find that article here: https://blog.euphemos.com/2016/12/15/leadership-lessons-in-the-luminous-mysteries-baptism-in-the-jordan/ The Wedding at Cana The story, for those unfamiliar: Jesus, his mother, and his disciples, are…
Read moreAs I read through the readings for this fourth Sunday of Advent, I am struck by the realization that I don’t want to write about this. I already know and believe that a maiden (and virgin as supported by cultural and historical context, tradition, scripture, etc.) gave birth to a child who is the son of God, and the fulfillment of prophecy. Nobody’s reading this but me, and I have no specific obligation in this context to counsel the doubtful or instruct the ignorant on this matter. Besides, it’s good news, but it’s old news.
Maybe I’m a bit like Ahaz…
Read moreMore and more, I struggle with the fact that it’s hard to lead people. Measuring and managing performance, the tactical stuff, that’s something I can do, but really leading? That’s something…
Read moreIt is easy for me to fall into a habit of complaining, or of waiting impatiently, and to somehow imagine that today’s sufferings, my sufferings, are the greatest of all…
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