July 29, the Feast of St. Martha, gives us a day to reflect upon Luke’s familiar story of Jesus’ visit with Mary and Martha. Whenever this reading comes around, I fear the resulting homily. Another […]
Author: Katherine A. Greiner
Katherine Greiner is assistant professor of theology at Carroll College in Helena, Montana. Her research focuses on questions concerning catholic identity, charism, and mission in Catholic colleges and universities founded and sponsored by women religious. She is also interested in exploring spirituality and education in contemporary culture.
Sometimes the Desert Comes to Us
I spent Ash Wednesday with my sister in her darkened hospital room. I held her hand. She graciously laughed at my weak jokes. Sometimes we chatted with the nurse. Sometimes we sat in the stillness […]
Some Reflections on the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Each semester I teach a short introduction into the doctrine of the Trinity in my Theological Foundations course. I am never satisfied with the way it goes. First of all, it is, as I said, […]
The Space Between Advent and Christmas
I wanted to write a joyful post on this Feast of Christmas, but my heart isn’t there yet. It is as though Advent wasn’t quite long enough. I needed more time. I’m not ready for […]
The Fourth Sunday of Advent: David and Mary and The Power of Prayerful Song
In today’s readings, we hear the stories of two central prophetic witnesses: King David and Mary of Nazareth. Their stories are intimately connected in the Christian narrative and today’s readings give us much to ponder […]
The Paradoxical Relationship between Place and Vocation in Sacred Scripture
For the past few weeks, the daily Lectionary has shared the story of Abraham and Sarah and their journey to a new land and into relationship with God. My personal reflections on place, vocation, and […]
Sabbath at the Well
When I signed up to write for the Third Sunday of Lent, I had grand plans to write a brilliant post on the Samaritan woman at the well. After all, this provocative story is bursting […]
Nevertheless, They Persisted…
Thanks to a post I saw on Upworthy, I felt inspired to write a quick reflection on some women of faith we encounter in scripture who were warned, received explanations, and, nevertheless, persisted. This list […]
“Home by Another Way”: The Feast of the Epiphany and the Call to Conversion
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Epiphany, most famously celebrated on January 6. This Sunday’s Gospel story recounts the journey of the magi. Encouraged by Herod, the magi continued to follow the strange […]
Story-Telling with Luke: Transforming Our Personal and Collective Narratives
Last Sunday’s Gospel was Luke’s familiar story of Jesus’ visit with Mary and Martha. Before Mass, I quickly glanced at the readings and sighed. This one again, I thought to myself. Another chance to feel […]
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