Cenacle Journal
Posted in On the Road, Presence, Trust, Weakness, Power on Mar 18th, 2008
“I suppose she’s intelligent enough…” The voice I overheard was talking about me. “…but she couldn’t even find St. John’s Mercy Hospital.” I recognized the speaker, as I had given her an ill-fated ride the day before. And yes, it’s true, I have what seems to be a genetic propensity for getting lost. At least [...]
Posted in Presence on Aug 12th, 2006
Like anyone who uses the internet as a tool, I am sometimes asked to identify myself on websites I visit. When it’s a matter of ordering a book from Amazon.com, I obviously have to give my real name and address. I don’t even mind signing in with the New York Times or the Washington Post. [...]
Posted in God Among Us, Holy Spirit, Presence on Nov 6th, 2005
Since 9/11, I have dreaded flying, not so much out of fear, but because of the hassle involved. So when I found out I had to go to Chicago, I was not looking forward to it. As it turned out, the trip from Gainesville to Chicago was uneventful, so I was feeling optimistic about the [...]
Posted in Presence, Transformation, Turned Toward God on May 14th, 2005
I am sometimes surprised by how much a simple act of kindness can touch me. When I approached Main Street the other day to make a right turn, I noticed a bicyclist at the corner, waiting to cross. He was less than respectable looking, bone thin, with a short scruffy beard and an arm covered [...]
Posted in Advent, God Among Us, Longing, Desire, Presence, Turned Toward God on May 14th, 2005
There was a story in the newspaper some time ago about a town where monarch butterflies spend the winter. Every year they migrate to one particular lot where there are certain trees that they like. But the problem was that the woman who owned the property was planning to sell it to developers who would [...]
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