Morning Rituals
Do you have any morning rituals? Are there little things you do each morning to start your day? For example, do you hop into the shower right away? Or do…
Read MoreTippett and Taylor: Two Remarkable Women
One of my favorite podcasts is Krista Tippett’s On Being. She has interviewed a wide range of people including theologians, scientists, social activists, artists, poets, political leaders, and others from…
Read MoreFolklore and Wisdom from Nature
A good friend recently gave me a book entitled Lore of the Wild: Folklore and Wisdom from Nature. The author is Claire Cock-Starkey and the illustrator goes by the name…
Read MoreA Few Poems for April
As most of you know, April is National Poetry Month. Before this special month comes to an end, I’d like to share a few poems with you. I suggest you…
Read MoreA Little Easter Laughter
The Catholic Church has an ancient and venerable tradition that designates the Monday after Easter as “Joke Monday” or “Laughter Monday.” It was a day when Christians were supposed to…
Read MoreA Few Details about the Easter Story
Today I’d like to share with you a few thoughts about the Resurrection of Jesus, one of the greatest mysteries of our faith. These thoughts are gleaned from the Gospel…
Read MoreWhat Makes Jesus’ Sacrifice Special?
As we enter into Holy Week, let’s take a few minutes to answer the question: What makes Jesus’ sacrifice special? I gleaned many of the ideas here from a March…
Read MoreStay Awake: A Hallmark of Christian Spirituality
Several years ago, a priest friend and I were discussing this question: What are some of the hallmarks of a genuine Christian spirituality. Almost immediately, he gave me one. “Stay…
Read More“When Breath Becomes Air”: A Book Review
If you’re looking for an autobiography that weaves together great literature, fascinating medical science, a love story, and one that explores the meaning of life, then this is the book…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to the Woman at the Well
(I wrote today’s reflection for Give Us This Day, March 2023 issue, published by Liturgical Press. The reflection is based on this past Sunday’s gospel of Jesus encountering the woman…
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