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…
Faith in Everyday Life
How 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,…
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…
Love Amidst Pain: A Reflection on the Journey to Calvary Through Mary’s Eyes
As my infant son struggled with a difficult medical condition over the last few years, I found myself in the midst of caregiving like I…
Sacred 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…
Not 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…
The Liturgy of the Hours: An Ancient Antidote to Loneliness
Recently, I was invited to join a group of Dominican sisters for evening prayer. I stood at the back of the small chapel near the…
The Seven Sundays Devotion: Drawing Closer to St. Joseph
“Tell me again about that time when you…” As a kid, I asked my parents this question all the time. As a father, my own…
Finding 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…
The 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…
