Catholic reflection

  • Lectio Divina: Not Owning The Other

    Lectio Divina: Not Owning The Other

    Fr. James Martin, SJ reminds us that authentic love requires letting go of control, ownership, and the illusion of possession. True love honors the dignity, freedom, and sacredness of the other person. This reflection invites us to embrace a “poverty of spirit” that releases our grasp and allows love to be freely given and…

  • Lectio Divina: Living Nonviolence

    Lectio Divina: Living Nonviolence

    Pope Francis reminds us that choosing nonviolence in a world marked by division and conflict is both courageous and transformative. This Lectio Divina invites us to contemplate the daily, intentional work of peace—beginning within our own hearts—and to embrace Christ’s call to respond to hostility with compassion, patience, and mercy. True nonviolence is not…

  • Oratio: Nothing To Offer

    Oratio: Nothing To Offer

    This poem by Robert Van Valkenburgh reflects on complete surrender before God—standing with nothing to offer but oneself, seeking only His grace and mercy. It is a prayer of humility, trust, and abandonment to God’s will, offering one’s life fully into His hands.