“Surrender is the highest act of freedom,” wrote Edith Stein/Sr. Teresa Benedicta (Essential Writings, p.145).  This profound statement encapsulates what Jesus embodied in his life, death, and resurrection.  Looking briefly at the trajectory of Jesus’ journey here is what we witness.  Following the Christmas season we immediately have the Baptism of Jesus.  At his baptism […]

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