One of the things I most enjoy about the Scriptures is how in reading and re-reading them, they take on not only their own meaning, but also the weight of how they’ve interacted with our life in previous readings. I was reminded of this when reading today’s Gospel reading, from Mark 10. This is the … Continue reading What Do You Want? A Reflection on Mark 10.46-52
As I write this, the question of power is all over the news — it can’t not be, with wars and rumours of war around the world, and major elections at home and abroad. The whole world seems to be grappling with the question of what power is. And that’s of course only talking about … Continue reading Jesus on Power: A Reflection on Mark 10.35-45
If you haven’t noticed, I haven’t written much here lately. The simple reason why is that my sleep schedule has shifted, swallowing up my normal writing time. But as always, the real reason is a lot more complex. The fact is, I had a rough September. Work frustrations, a recurring water leak in my apartment, … Continue reading Messy Life in a Messy World: A Reflection on Job 1.1-2.10
[NOTE: When I was reading the lessons for today, I couldn't think of a more relevant message than the one I wrote back in 2019, right after today's feast. So here's a re-post of that piece. Enjoy!] -- As I was writing my post for the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels the other … Continue reading “I Saw Satan Fall like Lightning” (Further thoughts on Revelation 12.7-12) (Repost)
I’m continually amazed — though I really shouldn’t be at this point in my life — at how religion can be a force for good in the world, but also a force of great evil, evil made all the more powerful by being couched in the language of faithfulness. We are certainly at a moment … Continue reading Who Is Wise? A Reflection on James 3.13-4.3, 7-8a
Matthew Root 