Winter Dormancy
Late winter is a quiet time for any gardener, especially in more northern climates. Although there are a few crops that can be planted...
The Password
“Password incorrect. Please try again.” For the 15th time, my stupid computer kept flashing that same message as I tried desperately to reset my...
Consolation and Desolation
Jason Vaz, SJ, provides some helpful images to distinguish consolation and desolation in a recent post at the igNation blog. He concludes with questions...
Winter Desolation
It’s been a miserable winter for many people, with record-breaking snowstorms and chilling temperatures. As I write this, we are about to get hammered...
Bringing Jesus to the Workplace
Do you bring Jesus to work with you? Perhaps, like me, you suspect that Jesus would not be too popular in your workplace. I...
The Tattoo
It was the parental conversation when I realized I had lost all control. “You are not getting a tattoo!” I declared to my 18-year-old...
The Sponge and the Rock
During the icy cold “polar vortex” in early January, my landlord asked me to leave the taps dripping at night to prevent the pipes...
Football and Discernment
Now that I have a son, I find my lingering doubts about football coming to a head. With the Super Bowl upon us, I...
Audio Examen
The British-produced Pray-As-You-Go has just released a new audio Examen. Although intended for young adults, this version is applicable to adults of any age...
The Inconvenient Call
A priest was obsessed about reminding parishioners to turn off their cell phones before Mass. He mentioned it at least three or four times...
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