In these days of isolation (whether chosen or imposed), it is tempting to give up our routines and self-discipline in favor of comfort foods and comforting re-runs on television. Instead, it may be more helpful (and healthful) to adjust our routines in order to take better care of ourselves, our family, our neighbors, and our … More Challenging Ourselves
Perhaps God needs and desires our presence in order to work miracles of grace in the lives of those for whom we are praying. — Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB, The Flowing Grace of Now
It takes time to see where God’s persistent longing is leading us. But one day we recognize that we are where we ought to be. — Rachel Linner, freelance writer and spiritual director, excepted from Give Us This Day, January 2020
In reviewing my journals at the end of the year (for me, the end of the liturgical year), I noted how often specific words inspire me. I would like to share them with you. May they be a source of wonder for you. Amusement Finding something funny; something that causes laughter or provides entertainment. I … More Seven Words for Reflection
Recently, I was invited to speak with a women’s group at a local church. I thought I would share some of my travel experiences over the years. Not a travelogue of pretty pictures, but more of a “lessons learned along the way”, albeit accompanied by some of my travel photographs. I was hoping to show … More It’s Not Too Late
One of my favorite Gospel accounts is the story of the disciples of Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). I am always touched especially by two verses: Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road? (v. 32), and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of … More The Return Home from Emmaus
Loud cracks of thunder woke me about 3 am. I didn’t see lightning, but I could hear the rain. I stayed in bed, but didn’t go back to sleep. So, by 6 am, I was packed and ready to go home! I waited until about 8 am before actually leaving. It’s an easy two-hour … More Sanibel Retreat 2019 — Day Five
The days begin in the same way every day, here and at home: corner of the sofa, feet up, two cups of Colombian (or Guatemalan) coffee, prayer and reflection from Give Us This Day (Liturgical Press). At Sanibel, all this happens before sunrise! Today, I didn’t go to the beach for sunrise. After three days, … More Sanibel Retreat 2019 – Day Four
Up early again. Enjoying my Colombian coffee, feet up, in the tiny living room. Still dark. The days have been pretty ordinary, and I’m grateful for these ordinary graces. I decided to drive to a different beach so I packed my car and set out about 9am. I couldn’t find the first beach access indicated … More Sanibel Retreat 2019 — Day Three
Up early. After prayer time and two cups of Colombian coffee, I headed to the beach with my camera, with telephoto lens attached, for the 7am sunrise. To my delight, the water was dark blue – not brown. It became bluer as the sky got bluer. Later in the day, the shallow parts were brownish, … More Sanibel Retreat 2019 — Day Two
The intersection of faith and life.
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
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Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
