How to Plan a Personal Spiritual Retreat
I started taking personal retreats at Benedictine monasteries when I was a student at a Protestant seminary in Portland, Oregon. I was curious about Catholicism,…
Christ’s Presentation in the Temple: A Light for All of Us
It was early February when I stood in the Zócalo, the large main plaza in Mexico City. My family had come on vacation during mid-winter…
What Does It Mean to Be Content? A Reflection on Appreciating What I Have
Last Friday, my sons and I looked out the window in our home in Seattle for two hours. Two hours! It was the best time.…
How to Intentionally Plan a Day of Rest
Most Friday nights, you will find me sitting in the chair by my front door with house keys still in hand, one shoe off, snoring…