Author Archives: Pastor Jim McWhinnie

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Why are there so many divisions among us? At the close of the parable that we commonly refer to as The Parable of the Prodigal Son (though it might more accurately called The Parable … Continue reading →

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Monday, May 7, 2018 Are we to be avengers or peacemakers? A moment of mystery in the story of Christ and scholars can but voice conjecture. It involves the presence of two swords … Christ said to disciples … Continue reading →

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Sunday, May 6, 2018 What is the balance between inner peace and prophetic witness? “I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture.” – John 10:9 … Continue reading →

Dispatches from Fr. Charitas de la Cruz Saturday, May 5, 2018 I sojourn in these sacred hills of jade and here the Realm of God can be found. When I travel through this faraway place, I find Peace, Love, Joy, … Continue reading →

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Saturday, May 5, 2018 Why is the world so bent on destruction and self-destruction? “Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.” – Matthew 5:5 Gentle is an elusive word to define for the word itself … Continue reading →

Dispatches from Fr. Charitas de la Cruz Friday, May 4, 2018 A cormorant has his wings outstretched, drying his feathers in the wind. This is not a time for flying, but a time for getting ready to fly. And the … Continue reading →

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Friday, May 4, 2018 How does the Spirit of Christ become more and more of our own spirit? Jesus said to a woman who was drawing water from a well, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty … Continue reading →

Dispatches from Fr. Charitas Thursday, May 3, 2018 Though my walks are but a few steps these days, maybe thirty, maybe forty, being sure I am strong enough to make it back to home, my vistas are vaster than they … Continue reading →

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Thursday, May 3, 2018 Why does certain expressions of Christianity seem not deeply Christ-like? Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cross sea and land to make a single convert, and you make the new convert … Continue reading →

Dispatches from Fr. Charitas Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Christ approached a blind man and asked him, “What would have me to do for you?” The man answered, “I want to see!” And I too have often answered that same question … Continue reading →