The Thrill — and Fear — of Free Falling
Imagine a moment of complete free fall. If you have ever experienced that jolt in your gut, that razor chill throughout your body, that overwhelming…
Celebrating with Joy: The Ways We Connect with the Meaning of Christmas
Between Advent and all of the preparations for Christmas, December becomes one of the busiest months of the year, especially for a parish staff. Some…
5 Ways to Connect with Others During the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us — a time of great celebration, family gatherings, feasting, laughter, and storytelling. It’s a time to revisit memories and…
How My Italian Heritage Inspired Me to Become a Eucharistic Minister
When people ask me why I serve as a Eucharistic Minister, I usually just give them the short version of the story: Because I felt…
Authentic Awakening in Prayer
I used to curse my emotions. The chill of fear, the pang of disappointment, or being momentarily happy only to eventually fall from cloud nine…
3 Steps to Master the Art of Active Waiting
“Active waiting.” Isn’t that an oxymoron? We associate the word “active” with movement and energy. And isn’t “waiting” a passive term? Can we really simultaneously…
Simple Service: The Story of My First Foot Washing
Every night, before I go to sleep, I open up my Q&A a Day Book and answer the daily question. Q&A a Day is a…
“Make Room for Jesus”
You might have heard the phrase during a typical Catholic high school dance. The chaperone would diligently separate hormonal teenagers on the dance floor by…
The Little Drummer Boy — Reading Between the Lyrics
As children, my little sister and I took pleasure in watching seasonal movies in anticipation of Christmas. Among our favorites was a stop-motion animation feature based…
Wearing Thanks on Our Sleeves
In light of Thanksgiving, I’m sure we’ve all learned numerous ways to be thankful, especially in this season that outwardly reminds us to be. As…
