My Rebellious Child

The experience of broken relationships with teens or young adults casts a shadow over all of life. Family events that should be full of joy become reminders of loss. Heartbroken, bewildered, and confused parents don’t know where to turn. There are many explanations for broken relationships between parents and children. But the common element inContinue reading “My Rebellious Child”

Hope for a Broken Nation

Reading: Isaiah 61:1-7 Reflection: A love for God and for others was at the heart of Jesus’ mission, especially as that love leads us into a commitment to justice. On Sunday our scriptures takes us to a synagogue in Nazareth where Jesus read a portion of Isaiah’s prophecy and then claimed that prophecy for himself.Continue reading “Hope for a Broken Nation”