Margaret of Cortona is remembered for her spirit of repentance and supplication.
The Season of the Snipe
Is there such a thing as the liturgical season of the snipe? The side-eye? The passive aggressive glare, or the directly aggressive loading or unloading of the dishwasher?
No? Well, there should be.
And right the day must win.
I used to live on Quintard Road. It’s named for Charles T. Quintard, one of the patron saints of Sewanee, Tennessee.
Post-divorce, what is reconciliation? This Lent, how can I be made new?
Pain, time, and distance have created a wedge that may never be overcome. What does that mean for my ministry of reconciliation?
It’s Christ’s World, Not Harvey Weinstein’s
Bodies are whole and holy; both our own and those of others are to be treasured and respected.
Reconciliation of a Penitent: What Is It and What Can I Expect if I Try It?
A new book contains reflection and practical helps for the rite of sacramental reconciliation.
Reconciliation is at the heart of family life – and church life too.
Being turned away at another church taught me the value of the sacrament of reconciliation in my own.
Drama among the saints: St. Mark’s story has lessons for us.
Even though Mark, Peter and Paul were direct followers of Jesus Christ, they had issues. The light of Christ still shone though.
My First Confession: Apologizing to God
The heavy stone of guilt was lifted. This was not magic, but mystery.
Day 8: Pray for Forgiveness
Being forgiven – and forgiving others – is at the core of our faith.