Speaking the Truth

Recently I boarded a puddle jumper at 10:30 p.m. for the last leg of a trip to Lexington, KY. I would not get in until midnight and knew I had an eight hour day of teaching beginning at 8 a.m. the following morning. Not long after I slumped into my seat, hoping at least toContinue reading “Speaking the Truth”

Gospel Reflection for February 16, 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus taught his disciples about the law saying, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill them.”  Matthew 5:17 Jesus is a wise man, a teacher, and wisdom figure.  Jesus interprets the law of Moses in unconventional ways.  He contrastsContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for February 16, 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time”