Lent gives us opportunities to appreciate silence, stillness, and solitude – whether we are in a desert or on a snow-covered campus. I would like to share with you one of the reflections from Mary C. Earle’s book, The Desert Mothers: Spiritual Practices from the Women of the Wilderness (Morehouse Publishing, 2007). It is a … More On Teachers
Lent is a time of noticing, rather than being noticed. To stand back, sit down, empty out, and notice why and how I pray, where I am needed, who I should be. – Michelle Francl-Donnay, Not By Bread Alone 2018: Daily Reflections for Lent I have not made Lenten resolutions for many years. And, I … More Looking Ahead to Lent
Those of you who read this blog regularly may have noticed that it has been more than three weeks since my last post. I am well and probably no busier than usual. It’s just that I don’t seem to have much to say. I am questioning why I started writing this blog in the first … More I Feel Like Quitting
I discovered crape myrtle trees (also, crepe myrtle) for the first time in 1996 when I visited friends in South Carolina. The trees were brilliant in their shades of lavender, white, and deep pink. These magnificent trees line the median strip on a road that I now drive every day here in Florida. So you … More Learning from the Crape Myrtle
It’s almost spring! The morning temperatures are consistently mild enough now for reflection and prayer from my rocking chair on the lanai. On days like today when I have no particular commitments other than laundry and groceries, I can spend as much time as I like in this heavenly spot. During this time of Lent, … More Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Since last fall, I have had the honor and privilege of walking a journey of faith with two adults who are preparing for Baptism and full communion in the Catholic Church. With their sponsors, we have been preparing with weekly instruction and faith sharing. Our candidates have been welcomed by the local church community and … More Scrutiny and Self-Searching
Is there anyone else who is frightened about the current state and future of our country? The fact that a want-to-be leader publicly attacks Pope Francis and still manages to rise in the polls is truly frightening. What does this say about the people of the U.S.? Do we really want to be this … More My Lament Today
One of you, dear readers, commented that you were looking forward to my Lenten reflections. No pressure there! There are so many books of reflections for each day of Lent and so many bloggers posting their Lenten thoughts that I am a bit overwhelmed and afraid I can add little inspiration to the volumes of … More Lenten Resolutions
by Fr. Eric Hollas, OSB
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
The intersection of faith and life.
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
