Blue sky, no clouds, 80º, when I set out for Sanibel Island on Thursday. It is my annual retreat. The drive was great. I left early (8:15 am) to make a whole day of it, even though check-in was only at 3pm. I stopped at what are now called the Sanibel Outlets, looking for Vanity … More Sanibel Retreat 2019 — Day One
Although I have always admired Mother Elizabeth Seton, I knew very little about her. She was a widow with five children, founded the Daughters of Charity, became the first American-born canonized saint, and has numerous schools and colleges named after her. We have featured her as a “Witness for Our Time” in our church bulletin. … More Elizabeth Seton: American Saint
I will hear what God proclaims: The Lord – for he proclaims peace. (Psalm 85:9) Tanks on the Mall in Washington, DC! Celebrating military might on the day the United States of America became one nation among nations under God! The images are disturbing. I fully support the women and men who serve our nation … More A Peaceful Fourth of July
Who were you at 10 years old? Years ago, my younger nephew asked me this question as a part of a school assignment in learning how to interview people. Recently, the question came up again in a reflection on growing old. The exercise was useful to me because I had been letting numbers (age, the … More Retrieving My 10-Year-Old Self
God fills our lives with signs and wonders and waits for us to slow down long enough to spot them. (Mary DeTurris Poust)
If you develop a strong sense of concern for the well-being of all sentient beings, and in particular all human beings, this will make you happy in the morning, even before coffee. (The Dalai Lama)
Don’t demand signs from God. Instead, do what the disciples did and let him enter your boat. (Bishop Robert Barron)
Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, when God revealed God’s self to the Wise Men in a small vulnerable child – and, by extension to all of us. What do we know about these Wise Men or Magi? We know that they Were outsiders from different cultures Believed in science Followed a star … More Lesson from the Magi
Today, the Church celebrates Mary, the Mother of God. The first reading from the Book of Numbers is such an appropriate blessing for New Year’s Day. It is my wish for each one of you. The Lord bless you and keep you, The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to … More World Day of Peace 2019
You can find the complete list of favorites in the menu on this site. Here are my top 15 favorite photos, books, films, and PBS series of 2018. Photographs Books Glen, Genevieve. Sauntering through Scripture: A Book of Reflections. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 2018. Hyman, Mark. Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? New York: … More Fifteen Favorites of 2018
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