The Parable of the Saunterer: How To Take It Slow and Enjoy the Journey
Two of my favorite outdoor pastimes are running and hiking. Because I like to spread the word when I’ve found something good (a hidden trail,…
Whose Approval Are We Seeking? How Staying True to Myself Brought Me Closer to God
I’ve never really been one to put much stock into what the proverbial crowd thinks or does. When it seemed that my entire elementary school…
Embracing the Adventure: How Backpacking Helped Me Overcome Perfection Paralysis in My Spiritual Life
One of my friends and I are finally taking the next step in our hiking life: We’ve decided to go on our first overnight backpacking…
How Anointing of the Sick Grants More Than Physical Healing
A few weeks ago, I was called to sing at the Anointing of the Sick Mass here at our parish in the Bay Area. It…