Today the Church remembers Saint Martin of Tours. His feast day dates much farther back in time than the observances […]
Carrying the Light: Saint Martin of Tours and Veterans/Armistice Day Read Post »
In the back of my cupboard sits a chipped coffee mug, a gift from my supervising teacher at the end
The perspective of a true teacher as modeled by Adelaide Teague Case Read Post »
I have a complicated relationship with Saint Francis.
The Complicated Call of Saint Francis Read Post »
As we survey the world around us, where is Jesus? Where is our Savior in the midst of rising pandemic deaths and ruthless injustice for our neighbors?
Fifty-four years ago, my father-in-law set out to walk 220 miles from Memphis, Tennessee to Jackson, Mississippi. Even though the Voting Rights Act of 1965 had passed less than a year earlier, a stronghold of fear still gripped African American voters, especially in the South.
Striving for Justice and Peace by Putting One Foot in Front of the Other Read Post »
This year I celebrated Easter at an auto show. In celebration of my godson’s 12th birthday, his parents surprised him with a trip to Washington’s annual car show and invited me to come along.
Experiencing Transcendence at an Auto Show Read Post »
How do you begin to dismantle racism in our daily lives? Miriam writes about the challenge and the necessity of challenging and obliterating racism.
Another post about racism with a dose of hope Read Post »
This Pentecost, how counter-cultural would it be for the church to emphasize the gentleness of Christ’s gift of the spirit? Maybe he discovered that gentleness from his mother.
The gift of the Holy Spirit: gentle as a breath. Read Post »
Being forgiven – and forgiving others – is at the core of our faith.
Day 8: Pray for Forgiveness Read Post »
The powerful witness of St. Simon and St. Jude inspired a window at Chartres Cathedral – and inspires us today.
St. Simon & St. Jude, Peacemakers & Risktakers Read Post »