The woman of Shunem showed hospitality to the holy man, the prophet Elisha. How do you show hospitality in your life and ministry?

"Put on your cloak and follow me,” the angel said to Saint Peter.

Do you ever feel like the “laborers are few” in your ministry setting? If so, what can you do to mitigate the situation?

The readings and the solemnity itself speak of the living bread, the Body of Christ; the bread of eternal life and the church in which the many baptized come together as one to share that bread.

"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ . . . ." Where have you found the greatest graces?

From one to many and back to one. That's how the readings for Pentecost Sunday describe the work of the Holy Spirit.

During the 40 days the resurrected Jesus spent with the disciples before his Ascension, Luke says, he spoke "about the kingdom of God."

Proclaiming the word of God, receiving the Holy Spirit, sacrificing for what is good: The scripture for this week presents some of the great themes of Christian life.

We all want answers, and it would be great if things were spelled out for us. But that isn't very often how it goes.

As a preacher and perhaps a pastor, you know a little something about shepherding. Examine that role.