Into the Desert Later this week, we will remember the death of John the Baptist at the command of King Herod Antipas.  John was a speaker of truth, bravely calling out the sins of Israel’s rulers while at the same time leading a spiritual awakening of its people through preaching and a baptism of water, … Continued

STEUBY AND THE PSALMS For a few decades now, my summers have often included a visit to the beautiful, holy Campus of the Franciscan University of Steubenville (commonly referred to as Steuby). This year Angel Koerkel, Kathy Blanchard, and I joined peers from neighboring parishes to attend the Applied Biblical Studies Conference, ABS. Usually highlighted … Continued

What is it? The morning sun rose in the desert wilderness of the Sinai Peninsula where the Israelites were encamped – and they woke up hungry…again.  Just the previous day the entire community had complained, grumbling against Moses and Aaron for lack of bread.  In so many words, they said it would be better to … Continued

I’m hungry. When my kids used to say those words, I’d quickly think of some way to satisfy their hunger, whether it was time for a meal or maybe just a snack. Aren’t we all, typically, quick to find solution when our stomachs growl? When we have a feeling of emptiness or lack of energy? … Continued