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In the Fire
The question is not whether the flames will come—
but who will be standing with us in them.
Recent Reflections
A World of Make Believe
(Reflection on 2 Maccabees 6:18-31) Resist What is Fake We usually think of “make believe” as child’s play — imagining ourselves into a world of dress-up and pretend. But today’s readings show a different kind of “make believe”: living our faith in a way that is true,...
Prepping for the End–The Right Way
Our Worries Have Gone Viral Every generation has concerns about the future, but our modern-day worries seem to have reached epidemic proportions. Headlines scream about monetary collapse, authoritarian government takeovers, climate destruction, and AI shaping what we...
Turning the Tables
Turning the Table In this Sunday’s Gospel, we encounter a side of Jesus that startles us. In today’s terms, He seems to “go off”—driving merchants and money-changers from the Temple. As He overturns their tables and scatters their coins, He commands: “Take these out...
Parable of the Lost Sheep
When He Walks Away We love the story of the lost sheep—the Good Shepherd going out to find the wanderer, to bring him home. It’s one of the most tender, hope-filled images in all of Scripture, and it reminds us just how important each and every one of us is in the...
The One Thing Worth Building
(Reflection on Luke 14:25-33) We spend our lives building many things—but only one truly lasts: the Body of Christ, built up together in love. I’ve been the queen of unfinished projects—starting one thing, chasing another inspiration, and changing course so many times...
One Body in Christ
(Reflection on Romans 12:5-16) This morning, my thoughts go to Saint Paul’s words: “We, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.” The Eucharist unites us in a profound way to Christ, who is our head. And as members of His body, each...
Hope Does Not Disappoint
Ite, missa est: Sunday, November 2, 2025 As I head into the start of my work-week, I'm stuck on a few words from yesterday's second reading where St. Paul wrote in his letter to the Romans: “Hope does not disappoint” (Romans 5:5). It’s so easy to get discouraged when...
If God is For Us, Who Can Be Against Us?”
Reflection on Romans 8:31-39 “I love these words in today's scripture reading: "If God is for us, who can be against us?”(Romans 8:38-39). They're winning words that directly inspired the name of this website: Spinning for Jesus. To me, they capture the idea of moving...
The Way to the Narrow Gate
The Call to the Narrow Way Today’s Gospel (Luke 13:22–30, RCSVE) challenges us: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” Jesus calls us not to a checklist but to Himself: “I am the Way, and...