This son of a shepherd, a shoemaker by trade, managed to gain an education in Germany in the 19th century, and become a priest. Expecting to spend a life teaching, he instead spent his life organizing communities of mutual support…
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Waiting and Listening for the Coming of the Lord
A reflection for the last Sunday of Advent. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
The Blessing of Presence
A blog post offering encouragement and a way to experience the blessing of presence for those who are concerned about being overly taxed by the commitment of involvement. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Advice and Encouragement from St. Peter Canisius
A brief reflection on the life of St. Peter Canisius, with encouragement for those who have way too much they need to do each day. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Fidelius and Diabolus: Tim Tebow, Jesus, and Saturday Night Live
One in an on-going series of dialogues between a man and his conscience. Reflection the question of how prayer and divine intervention play a role in everyday activities. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Requiem for Christopher Hitchens – The Anti-theist
The question of the eternal fate of vitriolic foes of faith and religion has received two general responses. This post presents those two general responses and offers a hopeful reflection on their relative merits. Find It. Did you like this?…
A Christmas-tide Reflection
A reflection for Christmas on the healing gift of Christmas in our lives. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus
The feast is celebrated close to the day on which Jesus received his name formally, on the eighth day following his birth. This blog post offers reflections on the feast, its celebration, and ways in which can honor Jesus' name…
A Sweet Treat for the Feast of Epiphany – Rosca de Reyes
Rosca de Reyes or Roscón de Reyes (King’s Bread) is a traditional pastry served on the Feast of the Epiphany. This post includes a bit of history of the dish and a recipe to try. Find It. Did you like…
“Utterly Humbled by The Mystery” – The Spiritual Theology of Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM
Fr. Richard Rohr is a Franciscan priest who was ordained in 1970. He is the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is an internationally recognized retreat master and spiritual director. Fr. Rohr’s spirituality…
