Ten Quotes To Get To Know Pope Leo XIV
Habemus Papam! — We have a pope! — and an American one at that!! Yesterday, May 8, the Church celebrated the elevation of Cardinal Robert…
read moreSacred Wonder: Rediscovering Scripture Through the Eyes of My Children
My 6-year-old daughter and I recently started reading chapter books together. The experience of a narrative slowly unfolding mesmerizes her. The story, “Wildsmith,” by Liz…
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Earthly Easter: Finding Resurrection in Spring’s Sacred Renewal
As April unfurls its tender green leaves and May adorns our world with blossoms, I find myself drawn to my garden like a pilgrim to…
read morePope Francis’ Challenge to Our Imaginations
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, but I am even more grateful for his life and his witness. There have been…
read moreHow a Catalan Good Friday Procession Rekindled My Faith
“Let us labor for an inward stillness, an inward stillness which is the very heaven, where dwells the divine and the infinite.” — Vincent Ferrer,…
read moreConsolation, Desolation, and Hope: Learning From Christ’s Passion
My good friend and Jesuit priest Fr. Kevin Spinale emailed me on Mardi Gras to check in on how I was doing: “Pax. I hope…
read moreSacred Streets: How My Daily Walks Became a Spiritual Practice
As I lace up my walking shoes each morning, I’m reminded that sometimes the most profound spiritual moments happen in the most ordinary places. I…
read moreNot Meant to Carry it Alone: Lent and the Gift of Shared Suffering
The problem with personal grief is that you can’t prepare for it. About 10 years ago, both of my parents passed away — my dad…
read moreBeyond Fasting: Embracing Lent Through Radical Service
Lent is a significant period in the Christian calendar, observed as a time of preparation leading up to Easter, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection.…
read moreThe Joy of Less: How Lenten Decluttering Can Transform Your Spiritual Life
During Lent, we often focus on giving things up — chocolate, social media, or our favorite snacks. But what if this season of sacrifice could…
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