People
The Flagman
Eight hours a day the flagman stands outside my apartment as construction trucks begin work on a new building down the cul-de-sac. Few cars pass, but he must stand...
People
Unshakeable Hope
We all know people like the princess who couldn’t sleep because of a pea under her many mattresses. Mary Abrahamsohn was the opposite of that.
To me it seemed there...
Reflections
For the Train People
“For the train people.”
The street crossing altered the hum of the railroad ties underneath us. I looked up at the change in rhythm and noticed graffiti on the side...
Ignatian Prayer
Seeing Jesus and All Things in a New Light
After the Resurrection, everything must have looked new for Mary Magdalene, whose feast is July 22. Contemplate for a moment Mary bringing the good news to those women who...
Spirituality
Exercising with God
Sit-ups, leg lifts, and squats: how can I pray at all times when I’m supposed to be exercising?
I wonder how the people in Thessalonica responded to St. Paul’s letter...
Reflections
My Attitude About Time and Manna
Each day, God gives me enough time.
It sure doesn’t feel like it.
Today I did not have time to play my guitar or piano or read a novel, nor did...