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Willing the Good

My husband asked me why I was being nice instead of sharing the snarky comment the expression on my face expressed. Looking at him, I...

The Only True Identity

My 84-year-old father, a former Air Force fighter pilot who traveled around the world, now spends his days mainly confined to his recliner. His...

The God of Surprises

Everywhere these days, we’re told that the best policy is “no surprises.” Our world is obsessed with control, planning, and risk management. Parents of...

New Year and the Examen

Writer Alli Bobzien uses a yearly Examen as a way to gain perspective and practice prudence. She notes in “Everyday Ignatian: Practicing Prudence in...

Lightning Bolts

I have a chronic illness. It is a scary path that I wouldn’t choose for anyone. People often comment about what a busy and...

Storing Up Advent Consolations

It’s Advent, and the season is full of expectation and hope. I love the regular appearances of light on the streets in the darkness....

The Child Interrupts

I manage to roll out of bed just a tad earlier than normal. I stumble down the stairs, collapse into a great, leathery chair,...

Accepting Grace

I’ve been enjoying watching the family of bluebirds in my yard. I watched the parents’ courtship, the nest building, the egg laying, and the...

The Best Gift

What is the best gift you have ever received? This question is a favorite icebreaker question, and I am always stumped when I try to...

Consolations in Changing Seasons of Life

One of my grandmother’s favorite expressions was, “One of the things you can always count on in life is change.” There were many times...

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