by Charis Ecumenical Catholic Community | Jun 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dwell in its Shade This Sunday, we hear Jesus’ amazing, hyperbolic parable about the mustard seed. It’s memorable and laden with meaning on many levels. Here is a reflection by Reverend David Sellery from episcopalcafe.com. Greetings from Backus, where we...
by Charis Ecumenical Catholic Community | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Vine and the Branches by Laura Sotka This Sunday, Jesus will ask us to “remain” (or “abide,” depending on the translation) in him. The Gospel writer, John, must have very much wanted this message to land listeners across the ages, as this...
by Charis Ecumenical Catholic Community | Apr 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
This week, fellow citizens in Minnesota did something that most of my friends who are members of communities of Color considered near impossible: An officer of the law was convicted of murder. There is joy, relief and gratitude, of course, but many of us are also...
by Charis Ecumenical Catholic Community | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Those who say, “I know him,” but do not keep his commandments are liars, and the truth is not in them. — 1 John 2:1-5Many of you know that I was the Director of a parish-focused ministry center when I first entered ministry. It was the career change that...
by Charis Ecumenical Catholic Community | Apr 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Doubting Thomas by John Granville Gregory Easter Continues to Unfold… This reflection is by Seán Mullan, from Irish Bible Institute.Only two of the twelve apostles have names and reputations strong enough to be a part of modern parlance. “You Judas,” is a title...
