Grace Notes columns

Sister Anne Marie Walsh, SOLT column: You see this common theme of creatures or beings who, at times, may even seem like misfits in the universe, coming to the aid of threatened humanity with powers that surpass ordinary human capacity. The characters may not be real, but the fight certainly is. And so is the need for help that comes from beyond the ordinary.

Grace Notes column: In the course of an ordinary life, many things arise which can challenge our faith. This can be especially difficult when the issue is rooted in groundbreaking new developments in the world of technology, medical knowledge or man’s capacity to alter life in both positive and negative ways scientifically.

People sometimes complain that God doesn’t speak to them, or if he does, they don’t recognize his voice. We all know stories of people who suddenly hear God speak to them in the midst of extraordinary or dramatic events.

Column by Sister Anne Marie Walsh, SOLT Jesus tells us that we will be accountable for every word we use. Right away, that tells us that there is something extraordinary about language and our use of it that must be respected. With a bit of reflection, it becomes apparent that language in all its forms is meant to serve communion, our communion with God and with others. Likewise, it serves our own inner healing and integrity so that true communion actually becomes possible for us.