Dear Peregrinus (2 PM): We have begun a daily reading of St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians (written in Ephesus in 54 or 55 CE) – sections of which constitute the first Reading each day … [Read more...] about First Truth
He Bent Down
6 They said this to test him, so that they could have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with his finger.[1] “You're an interesting species. An … [Read more...] about He Bent Down
On Syzygy and the Mystery of the Moon
Seeing the “far side” of the Moon as it transits the sunlit Earth[1] Dear Peregrinus (Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time): I have been thinking about syzygy.[2] You? No, it was not a New York Times … [Read more...] about On Syzygy and the Mystery of the Moon
A Very Private Consolation
Dear Peregrinus (12 Noon, Friday): My goodness it has been some weeks since last we communicated - it was before Lent began on February 14th. My time was taken up with writing the Lenten … [Read more...] about A Very Private Consolation
Sixth Sunday of Lent: The Sound of Silence
Pattern: Every Sunday morning in Lent you will receive, as you are receiving here, a Meditation to activate your prayerful interest in the Gospel text chosen in the Catholic Lectionary[1]. What is … [Read more...] about Sixth Sunday of Lent: The Sound of Silence
Fifth Sunday of Lent: Now, the Hour has Come
Pattern: Every Sunday morning in Lent you will receive, as you are receiving here, a Meditation to activate your prayerful interest in the Gospel text chosen in the Catholic Lectionary[1]. What is … [Read more...] about Fifth Sunday of Lent: Now, the Hour has Come
Fourth Sunday of Lent: Nicodemus Comes at Night
Pattern: Every Sunday morning in Lent you will receive, as you are receiving here, a Meditation to activate your prayerful interest in the Gospel text chosen in the Catholic Lectionary[1]. What is … [Read more...] about Fourth Sunday of Lent: Nicodemus Comes at Night
Third Sunday of Lent: Jesus Opens (Cleanses) the Temple
Pattern: Every Sunday morning in Lent you will receive, as you are receiving here, a Meditation to activate your prayerful interest in the Gospel text chosen in the Catholic Lectionary[1]. What is … [Read more...] about Third Sunday of Lent: Jesus Opens (Cleanses) the Temple
Second Sunday of Lent: The Transfiguration of Jesus
Pattern: Every Sunday morning in Lent you will receive, as you are receiving here, a Meditation to activate your prayerful interest in the Gospel text chosen in the Catholic Lectionary[1]. What is … [Read more...] about Second Sunday of Lent: The Transfiguration of Jesus
First Sunday of Lent: Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness
Pattern: Every Sunday morning in Lent you will receive, as you are receiving here, a Meditation to activate your prayerful interest in the Gospel text chosen in the Catholic Lectionary[1]. What is … [Read more...] about First Sunday of Lent: Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness