An Owl Among the Ruins

An Owl Among the Ruins

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Thankfulness, in good times and bad
Learning to be grateful even for our trials.
Nov 26 • Deacon Tom
The throne of Christ is the human heart
Is it a throne worthy of a king?
Nov 23 • Deacon Tom
Knowing when you need God
"Lord, have mercy, on me, a sinner."
Oct 26 • Deacon Tom
Misericordiam
"And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus"
Sep 28 • Deacon Tom
Strive
Jesus widens the road but narrows the gate. He invites everyone to the banquet but locks the door. What exactly is going on here?
Aug 24 • Deacon Tom
Talking to God
The challenge of not getting what you want
Jul 27 • Deacon Tom
Setting the world ablaze
If Peter and Paul can be lifted above their flaws to become great, so can you
Jun 28 • Deacon Tom
The antidote to an Age of Anxiety
Christ's peace is our peace
May 27 • Deacon Tom
We are all Thomas
A homily for the 2nd Sunday of Easter on doubt, Francis, mercy, and a moment of the Spirit that is calling to all of us
Apr 27 • Deacon Tom
In the shadow of the tower
Do you think they were more guilty?
Mar 22 • Deacon Tom
Enlarge Your Heart
The hard lesson of turning the other cheek.
Feb 22 • Deacon Tom
And the people wept
At the beginning of his ministry, Christ talks directly to us
Jan 25 • Deacon Tom
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