Sometimes the words come first — as when I just have to share with you the latest book that inspired me. Then I look for images in my collection that come close to representing the theme. Other times, like today, I am overwhelmed by images that I feel compelled to share. In our photography class, … More Changing Skies
Today on Earth Day, I would like to share with you insights of a few ecotheologians I have been reading and a few questions for your own reflection. Q. How are we to live in our world because of God’s boundless love for creation and presence with and in it? Q. In what ways can … More Earth Day 2017
Beside flowing springs the birds of the heavens dwell; they sing among the branches. (Psalm 104:12) Since last June, I have been reading about the intersection of science and faith. It is an effort to bring my science knowledge up to date and to integrate that knowledge with my faith. It has been a struggle, … More Cosmology and Spiritual Life
For the past several years, I have been creating calendars of my favorite images of the year. This year, I added my favorite quotations of the year. Here are the last three months.
For the past several years, I have been creating calendars of my favorite images of the year. This year, I added my favorite quotations of the year. Many of these images can be found on this blog’s “My Favorite Images of 2016.” The calendar is called “Blessings”, and here I share with you July, August, … More Calendar of Blessings (3)
For the past several years, I have been creating calendars of my favorite images of the year. This year, I added my favorite quotations of the year. Many of these images can be found on this blog’s “My Favorite Images of 2016.” The calendar is called “Blessings”, and I share with you a few months … More Calendar of Blessings (2)
For the past several years, I have been creating calendars of my favorite images of the year. This year, I added my favorite quotations of the year. Many of these images can be found on this blog’s “My Favorite Images of 2016.” The calendar is called “Blessings”, and I share with you a few months … More Calendar of Blessings (1)
Fall has arrived in Florida! Dry, crisp mornings, blue cloudless skies. And did I mention DRY as in, low humidity? It’s sweater weather in early morning on the lanai. I love this time of year because this was my introduction to Florida weather eight years ago this week. Yesterday, I went to a Pumpkin Festival … More Pumpkins and Other Blessings
The last post on this blog asked this question: If all people need land upon which to live and from which to draw sustenance, what does it mean for exiles and refugees to be landless? What are the effects on their social stability, sense of identity, and connections with the land? What is my responsibility … More Post-Matthew Haiti
The earth brought forth vegetation: plants yielding seed of every kind, and trees of every kind bearing fruit with the seed in it. And God saw that it was good. (Genesis 1:12) In A New Heaven, A New Earth: The Bible and Catholicity (Orbis, 2016), Dianne Bergant, CSA leads us to new ways of understanding … More The Gift of Land
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
The intersection of faith and life.
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
Celebrating Everyday Spirituality
