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A Sense of Serenity

This past year, my family decided to watch the entire Seinfeld series. My children are now old enough to get the jokes, and enough...

What the Sisters of Bon Secours Taught Me About the Spiritual Exercises

I knew nothing of the Sisters of Bon Secours before moving to Baltimore. It was an Ignatian-inspired retreat that would bring me to the sisters’...

Getting Through the Dog Days of the Spiritual Life

In the South especially, the weeks from mid-July to mid-August are called the “dog days” of summer. The science behind the heat is that...

Stay Hydrated

This morning as I chatted with a parking garage guard at my workplace, he amiably said, “Stay hydrated. It’s hot out there.” As I...

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...

Flashing the Light for Community

On a cold February night, about 15 people stood outside in a parking lot of a burger joint, singing with guitar accompaniment. The people...

Cannonball Moments and Storytelling

Eric Clayton addresses questions about cannonball moments and storytelling in the below videos. From the importance of writing our stories to having confidence in...

Love vs. the Mess

I’m sitting here writing this post in the midst of absolute chaos. There are three overflowing laundry baskets sitting on the floor just to the...

Practicing the Examen with Children

The Examen prayer can serve as a great tool for introducing children to a regular awareness of God. Author Paul Mitchell has adapted the...

Follow the Joy

From time to time, we feel the need to understand better what our gifts are. I think this is particularly true at certain stages...

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