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The Church commemorates St. Teresa of Avila, also called St. Teresa of Jesus.  There is a lot written about this Spanish mystic in other areas of the internet so I won’t bother with history here.  What has always drawn me to this historical religious figure is the unwavering devotion to God that she portrayed.   SheContinueContinue reading “Saint Teresa”

I am doing a panel presentation on the gift of diversity in the church on Saturday, May 22.  Inasmuch as I am a passionate advocate for diversity, I am often distressed by these types of conferences because it seems that we are always preaching to the choir.  The people that attend them are already inContinueContinue reading “Diversity”

Shalom.  We speak of peace but know not what it is.  It is elusive, seemingly unreachable, just beyond our grasp.  We speak of peace but prefer to hold on to old grudges.  We desire a future with peace but hang on to a conflict ridden past.  Can we ever accomplish peace?  Or do we preferContinueContinue reading “Shalom”