Work That Matters
I used to get so frustrated at all the small, routine bits of work I must do just to maintain existence—cleaning, cooking, sorting/filing, and...
Praying the O Antiphons
“O Emmanuel. O God with us.” This is the “O Antiphon,” one of seven, with which we are most familiar, sung in that marvelous...
Sacred Time
This weekend the Church begins its observance of Advent. He is coming!
I marvel at the way the Church has, over its history, sought to...
Invitations to More
We have arrived at that time of the year when planners like me make lists upon lists. Right now, I’ve got my final Thanksgiving...
Five Ways to Relate to Family Members Spiritually
It can be quite difficult to express personal spirituality in family situations that are not particularly friendly toward religion. Especially if a family has...
Growing My Trust in God
One day as I was walking down a busy sidewalk, I noticed that the crowd could be divided into two camps. There were those...
Finding God in the Present Moment
I know a woman who used to watch the news religiously. She would get caught up in the latest mandate, scandal, or expose until...
On Patience
When I hear the word saint, the first image that comes to my mind is not some Carmelite nun kneeling in a darkened chapel...
Beholding the Moment
I’m reading through essays that my students have submitted in response to the assignment to spend one hour in nature, undisturbed by phones or...
Seven Ignatian Tips for Moving Forward in Uncertain Times
I just feel unsettled. I’m undecided. I don’t know what to do.
I keep hearing the same sentiments from friends, and I get it.
We were...