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As we continue with the Easter season with readings only from the New Testament, I find today’s first reading from Acts very important as a former Protestant. The Twelve are so overwhelmed with work that they select seven reputable men and with prayer and a laying on of hands they assist so that they may all better devote themselves to prayer and better serve the community. And so begins the apostolic continuity. The more immediate problem, the equitable distribution of food

There are many stories about appearances of the Resurrected Christ following his persecution, crucifixion, and burial. In the Gospel of John, St. Mary Magdalene meets the Risen Jesus at the tomb. St. Thomas the Apostle touches the hand, feet, and side wounds inflicted by the Crucifixion. Jesus enters the locked room where the Apostles were hiding. While fishing on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus greets the Apostles on the shore and invites them to breakfast. Each of these accounts

It is the darkness before the first rays of the morning sunrise peeking over the hills. The whole world is still - and yet, my whole...

As someone 2,000+ years removed from Christ’s death and resurrection, I can find it easy to chuckle at the apostles’ lack of...

One of my favorite non-Christian theological songs is “Light On,” by Maggies Rogers. When I attended my first silent retreat in January,...

Today's Readings This week, Jessica invites us to invite God into our feelings, especially sadness and grief.

Today's Readings As a non-Catholic Christian who frequently attends Mass, I am often fascinated by the chosen pairing of the Scriptures....

Today's Readings Jessica invites us to respond to God's invitation to seek out God everyday.

Today's Readings Reflecting on the growing of the Church in Acts, Jessica encourages us to be a part of the change in the Church today.

Today's Readings This week, Jessica invites us to find Jesus in everyone we meet.

Today's Readings Reflecting on our challenging world, Jessica invites us to create joy wherever we go.

Today's Readings This week, Jessica reflects on our opportunity to share all about "this life" - the life we are called to by Jesus.

Today's Scripture For our first week in Easter, Jessica reflects on our Christian call to recognize the unseen.

Today's Readings There is nothing quite like celebrating Easter by attending the Easter Vigil! The lighting of fire in the dark and the...

…and rose again on the third day… On the day that is just about perfectly in the middle of Advent, it seems odd to be reflecting on what...

Today's Readings This week, in light of Paul and Jesus' words, Jessica invites us to give what we can in the fight for justice.

Today's Readings As I sit here writing this devotion for the 7th Sunday of Easter, my heart is again troubled as our world suffers at the...

Today's Readings Jessica reflects on Paul's preaching about God. We all have moments when we feel farther from God than others. But God...

Today's Readings Jessica reflects on how being a Christian is less about rules and more about actions.

Today's Readings Jesus never promised that it would be easy to follow His commandments. In fact, a brief glance at the first reading for...