Justice
Justice isn’t an abstract idea—it’s the everyday work of noticing who is being left out, who is being harmed, and where love is still needed. In the messy, ordinary spaces of our lives, we’re invited to pay attention, to listen deeply, and to respond with courage and compassion. This is where faith becomes action—imperfect, persistent, and rooted in the belief that things can be made more whole.
Work and rest
This last month was a strenuous one in my youth ministry. It involved back-to-back weekend events, and I found myself putting in tons of…
80/20: following the rules of the Pareto Principle
If you have ever looked to improve your time management, you’ve most likely come across the 80/20 rule (more officially known as the Pareto Principle)…
Clothing bales and hurting more than we help
Several years ago, I had an opportunity to tour a recycling center. Much about my visit was interesting, but what I still remember most vividly…
Enough or not
I live on the cusp of enough and dreamy desires; in the liminal land of paradox. I am always trying to make do with my limits,…
On Love and Suffering: A Conversation with my Dad
In honor of Father’s Day, I decided to ask my dad, Kevin Walsh, a few questions. Considering that many of us do not know our…
How to be Hot for God
Being Christian is not for sissies, I have heard some say. We must be bold, courageous and purposely enter into experiences of encounter that might…
On bedtime routines and the preferential option for the poor …
I had a Jesus moment while putting my daughters to bed the other night. My 3 year old was sick: fever, cough, runny nose, etc.,…
The Real Meaning of Justice
As part of a larger discussion in my classroom yesterday, I asked my students how they define justice. Then, I asked them how they could…