“Go into all the world” does not necessarily mean beginning with the entire world.
It may begin with the room we are in.
Tag Archives: The Cyber Priest
The Entirely Reasonable Plan to Change the World by Tuesday
You may find that you are part of something far larger than you imagined.
Something that is, in fact, changing the world.
The Spirit… and the Ministry of Remembering Names
Because the Church is not a collection of anonymous participants in a shared activity.
It is a community of persons — each one known to God, each one called, each one part of the living body of Christ.
The Spirit… and the Person You Didn’t Expect
Pentecost reminds us that the Holy Spirit rarely stays within our comfortable expectations. Sometimes God speaks through the person we least expected, inviting us to listen more carefully, love more generously, and discover Christ already at work beyond our assumptions.
When the Wind Finds the Church
The Church often prefers calm waters and predictable routines. Pentecost reminds us that the Holy Spirit has other ideas. This reflection explores what happens when God’s wind begins to blow again—calling us beyond comfort, beyond control, and into the surprising adventure of faithful discipleship.
Sent… With a Slightly Different Pace
Not every day feels like a grand adventure of discipleship. Some days are filled with errands, unfinished tasks, and unexpected detours. Yet even there, Christ sends us. This reflection explores the quiet grace of ordinary Saturdays and the faithful presence that helps the Kingdom unfold in the small moments of daily life.
Sent… Without a Script
Being sent by Christ does not always come with cue cards or carefully prepared words. This reflection considers the grace of unscripted moments, where the Holy Spirit meets us in ordinary conversations and teaches us to trust, listen, and speak with love.
Sent… and Occasionally Interrupted
Most of us prefer our days to unfold according to plan. Yet the Gospels suggest that some of Jesus’ most significant moments happened in interruptions. This reflection explores how God often meets us in the unexpected detours, teaching us that grace is rarely constrained by our schedules.
Sent… With Only What We Actually Need
We spend a great deal of time preparing for every possibility. Yet when Jesus sent his disciples into the world, he instructed them to travel surprisingly light. This reflection explores the freedom of trusting God’s provision and discovering that, more often than not, we already have what we need for the journey ahead.
Sent… With Directions That Seem Vaguely Familiar
Most of us prefer clear directions, detailed maps, and a firm sense of where we are going. Faith rarely works that way. This reflection explores the sometimes uncertain journey of discipleship and the reassuring promise that Christ remains with us, even when the path ahead seems only vaguely familiar.