Bishop R. Joseph Owles : Writing

BE WHAT YOU BELIEVE (And Let Others Do The Same)

BE WHAT YOU BELIEVE (And Let Others Do The Same)

A Story by Bishop R. Joseph Owles


I think that each of us would be a lot better off if we simply worked for what we think is right, and behaved in the ..
Can Private Sin Have Social Consequences?

Can Private Sin Have Social Consequences?

A Story by Bishop R. Joseph Owles


Last night someone I know started an argument with me. It is not the first time he has done this. In the past, I have actually amended my He did..
Your Enemies Are Worthy of Your Love — Deal With It!

Your Enemies Are Worthy of Your Love — Deal With..

A Story by Bishop R. Joseph Owles


Your enemies are worthy of your love! If Jesus tells us to love our enemies, but you refuse to love them, and deem them unworthy of your love, o..
The Opposite of Love

The Opposite of Love

A Story by Bishop R. Joseph Owles


God is love; therefore, the opposite of love must be the opposite of God.Many people believe that hate is the opposite of love, but in reality, hate..
A War on Thanksgiving?

A War on Thanksgiving?

A Story by Bishop R. Joseph Owles


So now there is apparently a war on Thanksgiving and people are offended that people are out shopping? Is it anyone&rs..
Wherever you go, there you are, so be there!

Wherever you go, there you are, so be there!

A Story by Bishop R. Joseph Owles


Dylan is 10 years old and has lived in a vegetative state since birth. Dylan’s parents, Eckhard and Barbara Gerzmehle, care for him around..
What if love is simply recognizing God in another?

What if love is simply recognizing God in another?

A Story by Bishop R. Joseph Owles


What if love is simply recognizing God in another? And, since God is love, why do we often think and speak as if love and God were two distinct t..
Faith And Experience

Faith And Experience

A Story by Bishop R. Joseph Owles


A steel girder appears solid and motionless; yet, it is really the product of billions and billions of atoms, which are more empty space than ma..
And They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our… Anger?

And They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our… Ang..

A Story by Bishop R. Joseph Owles


I keep seeing so much anger -- not just anger "out there" in the world among political rivals and others, but anger in the Church. Christians an..
HOW TO GET EVERYTHING YOU HAVE EVER WANTED

HOW TO GET EVERYTHING YOU HAVE EVER WANTED

A Story by Bishop R. Joseph Owles


People have been led to think that all they need is faith. Faith is important, but it is what you do with faith that matters! A person could have ..