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The Sacrament of Staying: A reflection on longing, abiding, and the God who does not leave

Mar 15

Mar 15 The Sacrament of Staying: A reflection on longing, abiding, and the God who does not leave

Formation, Liturgy, Spiritual Life, Theology

Push the Leftovers Aside

Mar 8

Mar 8 Push the Leftovers Aside

Faith, Formation, Spiritual Life, Wisdom

Why It Might Be Faithful to Interrogate What you Were Taught

Feb 22

Feb 22 Why It Might Be Faithful to Interrogate What you Were Taught

Church Hurt, Faith, Grief, Spiritual Life, Theology

Time Is Fleeting (Why Practice Changes Us)

Jan 25

Jan 25 Time Is Fleeting (Why Practice Changes Us)

Faith, Identity, Spiritual Life, Spiritual Disciplines, Formation

A Rule of Life for A Person Who Doesn't Like Rules

Jan 18

Jan 18 A Rule of Life for A Person Who Doesn't Like Rules

Family, Faith, Friendships, Liturgy, Self Care, Spiritual Life

The Long Light of Christmas - Epiphany

Jan 6

Jan 6 The Long Light of Christmas - Epiphany

Christmas, Faith, Liturgy, Spiritual Life

2026 Word of the Year

Jan 4

Jan 4 2026 Word of the Year

Liturgy, Spiritual Life, Self Care, Wisdom, Mental Health

The Long Light of Christmas: When the Light Orients Us

Jan 1

Jan 1 The Long Light of Christmas: When the Light Orients Us

Christmas, Family, Spiritual Life, Theology, Identity

The Long Light of Christmas - When the Light Does Not Leave (The Holy Innocents)

Dec 28

Dec 28 The Long Light of Christmas - When the Light Does Not Leave (The Holy Innocents)

Christmas, Liturgy, Gratitude, Theology, Spiritual Life, Death, Grief

The Long Light of Christmas - Christmas Eve

Dec 24

Dec 24 The Long Light of Christmas - Christmas Eve

Christmas, Liturgy, Gratitude, Theology, Spiritual Life

Advent: Love That Comes Near

Dec 21

Dec 21 Advent: Love That Comes Near

Christmas, Liturgy, Gratitude, Theology, Spiritual Life

Advent: Joy In a Minor Key

Dec 14

Dec 14 Advent: Joy In a Minor Key

Christmas, Faith, Spiritual Life

Advent: Faux Peace, Real Jesus

Dec 7

Dec 7 Advent: Faux Peace, Real Jesus

Faith, Liturgy, Spiritual Life, Christmas

Advent: When Hope Feels Like Oxygen

Dec 4

Dec 4 Advent: When Hope Feels Like Oxygen

Faith, Grief, Spiritual Life, Liturgy

Oct 9

Oct 9 Noise

Grief, Self Care, Spiritual Life

Something Is Missing

Oct 1

Oct 1 Something Is Missing

Faith, Spiritual Life, Wisdom

Roses in December: When I Am the Only One Who Remembers

Jun 22

Jun 22 Roses in December: When I Am the Only One Who Remembers

Grief, Faith, Memory Making, Spiritual Life

Solo Journey: An Only Child’s Reflections on Losing a Parent

Jun 18

Jun 18 Solo Journey: An Only Child’s Reflections on Losing a Parent

Theology, Grief, Spiritual Life