This year, Ash Wednesday looked like parking in a 12-minute spot on the corner of Bay and Montecito and walking up to the front step of our church building.
An Optimistic Lent
With each new day, the weight of the world seems to rest on our shoulders. There is new hope, but with it comes fresh exhaustion.
Christmas Isn’t Canceled
Christmas isn’t canceled. The New Year is coming, fresh and frosty.
Clutching Romans 5 on Election Day
All of the fault lines dividing us that have been exploited in American culture over the last four years will still be intact no matter when the ballots finish being counted and no matter who wins.
Julian of Norwich’s Story of Hope in a Time of Sadness
The feast of Saint Julian finds me during a time when I need her.
Reveal the Hope that is in You
“Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your […]
Mary Magdalene’s Bold Hope in the Resurrection
Terrified women share an experience with men they trust, but the men don’t believe them. They say the women are lying. One of these women in particular is publicly shamed and labeled with the slanderous reputation of being a prostitute.
I remember the Feast of the Holy Innocents – and that hope is hard to kill.
“The Triumph of the Innocents” reframes the story. Ultimately, Herod lost.
Finding hope – and the spirit of Christmas – even now.
Hope and good will are meant to be ever with us, having come to us so miraculously on Christmas Day.