The man born blind represents the entire human family. Through original sin, we are incapable of seeing on our own, or clearly. Washing in the pool becomes a symbol of baptism, that allows us to 'see' again.

The Samaritan woman at the well... Moving beyond the surface meaning of the text... Having the humility to recognize greater wisdom and understanding in others, and being open to learning from them, even in the light of this bringing up the need for us to change things about ourselves.

Academic faith versus trust in action...

"The New Testament is hidden in the Old, and the Old Testament is revealed in the New." St. Augustine of Hippo

Digging beneath the surface level of the Scriptural text reveals great insight into its multilayered meanings.

What does it mean that that Our Lord Jesus prayed? Who did He pray to? Himself?

The sanctity of life...

How do you answer Christ's question "What are you looking for?"

Continuing the feast of Christmas, looked at thru the lens of the Epiphany, and a series of consequences of what took place at Bethlehem.

Looking at the Incarnation of Christ through the lens of the Holy Family; God chose to specifically come among us a child, with a mother, and a father, growing up in a family. What can the holy home of Nazareth, and St. Joseph, and Holy Mary tell us about our faith, and how to live, if we spiritually enter into this holy place?