As we gear up for school and prepare for the effort and pace that comes with doing more, this is also a time to pause and set our spiritual intentions.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola: Will Back-to-School be More or Magis? Read Post »
What do we do when we, as a congregation, as a community, as a world, are truly exhausted and need the rest Jesus promises? Is that space still in the sanctuary? Or are we meant to seek peace away from our community as we heal?
Weary and Burdened Read Post »
For the first time in my adult life, I’m nervous about Advent.
The Hard, Essential Work of Observing Advent Read Post »
As part of their visit to Episcopal High School, the Buddhist monks taught the art of constructing sand mandalas through demonstration. Days of demonstration.
Thank You, Good-Bye Read Post »
I live in Newport, Rhode Island where there is a small but mighty Irish population that has been celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day with vigor for 65 years.
Saint Patrick and Marking One Year Read Post »
In the groups I’m in on Facebook, I see questions like, “What’s everyone doing for Lent?” “Should we whisper about
So… what are you doing for Black History Month? Read Post »
“Oh! There are gifts on the mantel!” She says as she drops her backpack and coat on the way in from school.
The day is finally here: October 27th. It’s the publication date for Growing Christians, the first book we created as the Grow Christians community. Last week I shared a sneak peek inside the book on the Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist, and today I’d like to share why we wrote it.
Growing Christians is Here! Read Post »
No, it isn’t just us in modern times—for siblings in the Bible, there’s usually drama.
The Evolving Life of James of Jerusalem Read Post »
The choices our adult children make might surprise us. Be ready for anything and open to the Spirit.
Pandemic Parenting: Letting Our Children Form Us Read Post »