Things I’ve Come Across Recently
Every now and then I like to list some “things” I’ve come across recently. These are things I’ve heard, seen, read, thought, or just wondered about. They’re in no particular…
Read MoreCell 101
One way I grow in my appreciation of who God is, is by regularly reading some good science books and articles. After all, theologians have taught for centuries that we…
Read MoreThree Poems, Three Lessons
Today I’m sharing three poems with you. The first two were written by friends. The last one is mine. I suggest you read these poems aloud and slowly. The first…
Read More“They Have No Wine”
At the wedding feast in Cana, Mary notices that the wine has run out. The fact that she notices this, is in itself somewhat amazing. Amid the hustle and bustle…
Read MoreVery Valuable Vinegar!
Do you have any vinegar in your house? If so, what kind is it? And what do you use it for? Over the years I have grown to appreciate vinegar…
Read MoreWhat Do Priests Do?
What do priests do? You might answer: “They preside at Mass, consecrating the bread and wine… They preach, breaking open the scriptures for us… They administer the sacraments… They oversee…
Read MoreEvery House Is a Nest
A book I keep returning to again and again is Earth Works by Scott Russell Sanders, a professor emeritus of English at Indiana University (my alma mater!). The book is…
Read MoreForest Bathing
(Note: Pope Francis has declared September 1 as World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. He asks us to join with our Orthodox sisters and brothers on this…
Read MoreReclaiming Our Sense of Interconnectedness
The Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh has said, “We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness.” He even invented a new word to describe our interconnectedness with…
Read MoreRachel Held Evans
I have found a new favorite writer: Rachel Held Evans. Sadly, she died at age 37 in May 2019. But she left us with several excellent books. It’s hard for…
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