Considered a spiritual masterpiece, A Serious Call published in 1729, stands the test of time and challenges Christians to participate in a common life centered on the precepts of the Gospel.
If We Are to Follow Christ Read Post »
Today we celebrate the feast day of Saint Sam Shoemaker, Episcopal priest and deeply influential voice within the Alcoholics Anonymous community.
Spiritual Keys of Liberation Read Post »
Saint Aelred of Rievaulx is known for his work on spiritual friendship. What a time to be confronted with the idea of spiritual friendship, when friendship might feel like the furthest-away love we are feeling.
Outward and Visible Signs of Friendship Read Post »
Stretching the confines of what was possible for women’s leadership, Julia Chester Emery’s work changed the church and the world in her decades long ministry.
Hoping for an Enlargement of Vision Read Post »
Back when my middle-aged sons were little boys, another young mom from church handed me a copy of Thomas Merton’s
Holy contradictions: commemorating Thomas Merton Read Post »
Today we observe the commemoration of Saint Margery Kempe, a presence within the Christian faith and life for a variety of reasons, not least of which how well her wailing was known to the people in her vicinity.
Margery Kempe’s Devils and Demons Read Post »
A few years ago, I ran across a video of a toddler playing in the rain for the first time. As someone who loves the rain, I was immediately captivated.
All Saints: Bound by Water Read Post »
“Pizza is my favorite food, too.”
Thomas Cranmer’s Steadfast Faith Read Post »
When I was 11 years old, I began having head splitting aches.
Saint Teresa, the Cloud Of Witnesses, and Chronic Pain Read Post »
If Jerome is right, and if you and I are going to be friends in the course of this post, I should start by being honest. I don’t really like Jerome.
Seeing Humanity in the Saints We Don’t Like Read Post »