Reverence is rare in American society yet we love to see it. We are enthralled by dignity in great people. We appreciate graciousness and care, attention to detail, kindness to the helpless. We love to gaze on a photo by…
Category: Spirituality
Against an Infinite Horizon, by Ronald Rolheiser
A far-flung overview of our contemporary lives. Rolheiser enables us to see over the horizon of our time and in doing so gives quieter, sane advice through these perceptive and often humorous essays. Find it here. Did you like this?…
African Women, Religion, And Health: Essays in Honor of Mercy Amba Ewudzi Oduyoye (Women from the Margins), a collection of essays by Isabel Apawo Phiri, Sarojini Nadar, Mercy Amba Oduyoye, eds.
This celebration of Africa’s best known woman theologian explores issues of greatest importance for African women, and of interest to women everywhere. The book begins by first describing the particular contributions Mercy Oduyoye, first woman to serve as Deputy General…
African Saints, African Stories: 40 Holy Men and Women, by Camille Lewis Brown
This celebration of Africa’s best-known woman theologian explores issues of greatest importance for African women, and of interest to women everywhere. The book begins by first describing the particular contributions Mercy Oduyoye, first woman to serve as Deputy General of…
Advent Retreat
An online Advent Retreat for individuals or families offered in English or Spanish (Español). Follows the format of Ignatian spiritual exercises. Find it here. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
A Retreat With Thea Bowman and Bede Abram: Leaning on the Lord (Retreat With– Series), by Joseph A. Brown
This retreat series offers you the opportunity to make a retreat with some great saint or holy person from history. Favorite authors weave the mentor’s own words into seven days of prayer and deepening acquaintance. Find it here. Did…
A Mystical Heart: 52 Weeks in the Presence of God, by Edwina Gateley
Best selling author Edwina Gateley—through meditations, poems, and drawings—encourages us to recognize God’s ever-present healing embrace, even in the midst of darkness. This book features ideas and motivations for every week of the year that invite us to be awake…
Becoming Radiant in the Presence of the Lord
Thoughts on the topic of prayer as entering into the Presence of the Lord and spending time there. Examples are taken from Jesus’ teachings, the experiences of Moses, Abraham, and Martha, and the insights of Ignatius of Loyola. Find it.…
“Let Nothing Disturb You” – St. Teresa of Avila
On this feast of St. Teresa of Avila, when all is so uncertain in our world and so many worries seem to plague us all, I offer her reminder of what really matters. This quote is sometimes called her “Bookmark”…
God speaks in everything … God speaks very, very, very slowly …” Nana
Megan McKenna is a theologian and storyteller who travels the world spreading the good news about God’s love and challenge to us to live out that love. Often her stories are from other cultures or religious traditions and help clarify…
