February 28

If any one wants to be first, they must be the very last—imagine what an uproar that would cause in Hollywood.

Mark 9:35-37  NP AL1-7

February 26

Fr. Webb, a Jesuit priest chooses to live in a cramped utilitarian apartment in Toronto, among the poor. It's like leaving some of the grapes on the path during harvest.


Leviticus 19:9-10  NP A11

February 25

Sometimes I just want to close my eyes and ears and plotz to all of the violence and unrest. Jesus healed many people.

Mark 7:33-35  NP A3

February 24

Psalm 40 is a metaphor for the quake in New Zealand. Lord, please comfort those who are mourning.

Psalm 40  NP A3

February 23

In middle of incredible worldly turmoil and upheaval, Jesus walks on water and quiets the storms.

Mark 6: 47-52  NP A3

February 22

We are mere phantoms as we go through this life, although some phantoms leave an incredible path of destruction. Oh Lord have mercy upon us.

Psalm 39:4-6  NP A2,3

February 21

Margaret Burroughs, an artist, printmaker, author and educator founded the South Side Community Art Center (1940's) and DuSable Museum in 1961. I often equate art with healing.

Mark 5:1-43   Chicago Sun Times 14