Strategic and operational planning is the process of focusing attention on courses of action that lead an organization, a group of people, or even an individual person, toward a desired end. While many factors come to bear ...

The Lord is Kind and Merciful . . .|And yet, we are not people of kindness and mercy. How can we be of the Lord, and yet not be like the Lord in mercy and kindness? What have you done lately to become kinder and more ...

An old saying reminds us that if we want to avoid conflict in conversations we should avoid discussing religion and politics. The readings today, which easily could be restated in 21st century vernacular, certainly underscore ...

There are three phrases from today's readings which resonate for me and create a reflection linkage. "Rejoice, O young man, while you are young" is the admonition from today's first reading. "Teach us to number our days ...

Today Jesus reminds us that substance, not form, is the most important part of our relationship with God.||Once again, the Pharisees provide Jesus with a teaching moment. The disciples are hungry; they eat. The Pharisees ...

Today is the day Americans celebrate the many talents and gifts of those who labor, who toil, who use their physical skills and strengths to make our economy work and our society prosper. These are people that our society ...

Paul reminds us that, as stewards, we should be found trustworthy. The Psalm response exhorts us to "Trust in the Lord." For me, this juxtaposition of us being trustworthy and also being trusting offers much room for ...

The parable from today's gospel reminds us what a difficult task it is for the blind to lead the blind. Both will be at a disadvantage, although one can imagine (and recall) stories of those with physical impairments who ...

The parable from today's gospel reminds us what a difficult task it is for the blind to lead the blind. Both will be at a disadvantage, although one can imagine (and recall) stories of those with physical impairments who ...

Today's readings are very appropriate for September 18 in the northern hemisphere. It generally is harvest time across these latitudes, and the yield from the crops is directly related to some of the factors both Paul and ...