Abuse of Religious Power by Henri Nouwen      The passages below on power are taken from Father Henri J.M. Nouwen’s book “Finding My Way Home,” published in 2001: Power (27-34)      When God looks at our world, God must weep. God must weep because the lust for power has entrapped and corrupted the human spirit. In the news and even in … Continue reading Abuse of Religious Power by Henri Nouwen

An open letter to those who dont go to church by Father Ronald Rolheiser http://www.ronrolheiser.com (CatholicNews---Sunday February 14, 2010) DEAR FELLOW PILGRIM: I greet you as someone who is looking for meaning and happiness, as we all are. I know you're sincere or you wouldn't be reading this letter. Know this first of all: We miss … Continue reading An open letter to those who dont go to church by Father Ronald Rolheiser

Anger, bitterness in church circles by Fr Ronald Rolheiser http://www.ronrolheiser.com             (Taken from CatholicNews---March 27, 2011) I WORK and move within church circles and find that most of the people I meet there are honest, committed, and for the most part radiate their faith positively. Most church-goers aren't hypocrites. What I do find disturbing within church circles though … Continue reading Anger, bitterness in church circles by Fr Ronald Rolheiser

Old and new struggles with the Church by Father Ronald Rolheiser        CatholicNews---Sunday November 23, 2008 TODAY A LOT of people are struggling with the Church and this is more complex than first meets the eye. Statistics show that in the last 50 years there hasn't been a huge drop-off in the number of people who say that … Continue reading Old and new struggles with the Church by Father Ronald Rolheiser

Seek Help from the Church--Desperate Days by Max Lucado  All the passages below are taken from Max Lucado’s book “Facing Your Giants” published in 2006. http://www.maxlucado.com/     THE DESPERATE MAN sits in the corner of the church assembly. Dry mouth, moist palms. He scarcely moves. He feels out of place in a room of disciples, but … Continue reading Seek Help from the Church–Desperate Days by Max Lucado

   Silenced By The Church by Father James Martin All the passages below are taken from Jesuit Father James Martin’s book “My Life with the Saints,” published in 2006. Initially, what drew me to Pedro Arrupe was a little prayer card I was given during my philosophy studies, shortly after his death. On its front was a … Continue reading Silenced By The Church by Father James Martin

    The Church by Henri Nouwen     The following passages on the Church are taken from Father Henri J.M. Nouwen’s book, “Bread for the Journey,” published in 1997. 1.The Church, Spotless and Tainted (Oct 17)      The Church is holy and sinful, spotless and tainted. The Church is the bride of Christ, who washed her in cleansing water and took her … Continue reading The Church by Henri Nouwen

The Poor are the center of the Church by Henri Nouwen The following passages are taken from Father Henri J.M. Nouwen’s book “Bread for the Journey,” published in 1997. 1.Who are the Poor? (Nov 2)      The poor are the center of the Church. But who are the poor? At first we might think of people who … Continue reading The Poor are the center of the Church by Henri Nouwen

What it Means to Unite with the Church by J R Miller All the passages below are taken from J R Miller, “Intimate Letters on Personal Problems.” http://www.gracegems.org/Miller/intimate_letters.htm Dear friend, A friend has written to me asking me to write you some words about joining the Church. It is a very sweet pleasure indeed to do … Continue reading What it Means to Unite with the Church by J R Miller

Which Church Shall I Joinby J R Miller All the passages below are taken from J R Miller, “Intimate Letters on Personal Problems.” http://www.gracegems.org/Miller/intimate_letters.htm Dear friend, Referring to the matter of churches, concerning which you write, I scarcely know how to advise you, not knowing anything about the ministers or churches of your home city. … Continue reading Which Church Shall I Joinby J R Miller