Month: July 2024

I Corinthians 13:4 When we last left this series, having looked at love through the eyes of St. Paul, we had discovered that love is patient, kind, not jealous, and does not brag. This next clause in St. Paul’s essay has struck me with some surprise. When I notice...

II Chronicles 7:11-18 Although this is not the first time in history nor will it likely be the last, troubling winds are blowing across the world and, quite clearly, even in our beloved homeland. We are being constantly reminded that our nation is severely divided along many lines. In...

Book of Ruth The book of Ruth is nestled in the Old Testament between the highly dramatic books of Judges and I Samuel (I Kingdoms – OSB). It is almost hidden as the history of Israel unfolds. However, this tiny book shines like a glowing ember amid the confusion...