Rituals and Traditions
I’ve always thought of traditions as those yearly activities that connect our present to our past. We just hauled out the bins […]
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“How Can This Be?” An Advent Reflection
It is Advent, and with this time of year, we find ourselves, along with nature, to be in a time of waiting. […]
They’re Calling It “Cocooning”
“The Irish are calling it cocooning,” a friend posted on his Facebook page. He and his wife were stocking up on necessities […]
Praying for Confusion?!
Praying for confusion is counterintuitive to me. Many years ago, as I worked as an engineer, my job was to seek answers […]
Words Worth the Effort – A “Bread of Love” Reflection
“Mom, don’t forget the wafers!” Matthew reminded me as we rushed out of church. Advent was flying by at top-speed […]
Food, Family, Friends & Faith
As we enter the season of festive gatherings with friends, family and an abundance of food, I pause to consider […]
Why I Pray With My Kids
My husband and I serve on the baptism prep ministry at our church. Parents on the ministry team are asked to share […]
Hallowed Be Thy Name
I was recently asked to do a reflection on my name for a class that I’m taking. It turns out […]
Contradictions
I’ve been reading Thomas Merton’s book, New Seeds of Contemplation. The focus of the book is how to approach contemplative […]
Bathed In Light
“Reflection on the Spiritual Tradition of St. Francis of Assisi” Wring Out My Clothes Such love does the sky now pour, […]