Linking up with Kelly. —1— I went to see Meg Hunter-Kilmer speak at a Theology on Tap event in March. She gave an excellent talk about having radical trust in God. It was great to meet her in person—I found out we lived in the same dorm at Notre Dame, just a few years apart! —2— I … More 7 Quick Takes: Books, Basketball, and Bacon Friday
They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their property and possessions … More Frassati Reflection: The Communal Life
In today’s Gospel, we see two responses to Jesus’s resurrection. The two Marys, following Jesus’s instruction, go forth to spread the message of His rising from the dead to the disciples. The soldiers, on the other hand, following the instruction and bribes of the chief priests and elders, go forth and spread the story that … More Frassati Reflection: The Empty Tomb
Expanding on last year’s reflection: Mary, on the other hand, understood that loving Jesus and loving the poor were not mutually exclusive, that only by drawing close to Him, serving Him, pouring herself out to Him, and allowing herself to be loved by Him could she learn how to love and serve others. She understood … More Frassati Reflection: Drawing Closer
The assembly condemned Susanna to death. But Susanna cried aloud: “O eternal God, you know what is hidden and are aware of all things before they come to be: you know that they have testified falsely against me. Here I am about to die, though I have done none of the things with which these … More Frassati Reflection: The Pain of Susanna
