Here's hoping you're enjoying this Labor Day holiday, last gasp of summer. It's one of the few national holidays that has woven its way into the church calendar, along with…

Some of the greatest hits of the Book of Job: Job 1:21 He said, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there; the Lord gave,…

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. Let the house of…

Offer these prayers each day this week. They have both been set to music, so feel free to sing along: I am weak but Thou art strong; Jesus, keep me…

The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life Turn Pause, listen and choose to follow Jesus Learn Reflect on scripture each day, especially on Jesus' life and teachings Pray…

The Honor Challenge In the mornings, it's been my practice to start the day with Jay's stream-lined version of Morning Prayer, which includes prayers, reading and thinking about the scripture…

Rest a while A recent poll indicated that nearly half (47%) of parents say that they share fewer meals with their family than when they were growing up. 43% say…

Summer reading assignment Ah, July in Texas. What a great idea! Actually, it was great. I've just come back from a small gathering in Austin. About 1000 bishops and deputies,…

The Courage of Kindness I wasn't particularly excited about seeing the movie about Mr. Rogers. A goofy comedy or something with themes Jurassic or Jedi would have interested me more.…

Pray for the church. Pray for our country. Gracious Father, we pray for thy holy Catholic Church. Fill it with all truth, in all truth with all peace. Where it…