Pope 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,…
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Consolation, 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 moreFinding God in the Silence: How I Began Practicing Contemplative Prayer
The first time I tried contemplative prayer, I lasted exactly two minutes before reaching for my phone. The silence felt uncomfortable, almost hostile. As a…
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…
read moreFinding Empowerment as a Laywoman in The Church
When I relocated to the Boston area, I was fortunate to witness a moving homily from Fr. Joe, the priest at the parish I attended…
read moreHow Small Changes Can Lead to Lasting Transformation This Lent
As winter gives way to the first hints of spring and store shelves begin to fill with Easter eggs, many Catholics find themselves asking the…
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