Homage to my patron saint

Today is the feast of my chosen patron saint, St Francis of Assisi. From the Franciscan nuns from Assisi Heights…

Little Things

My son got married last weekend. Besides the joy of celebrating his new family, I came away with many examples…

Remembering

I remember getting ready for work that morning and watching the news as I drank my coffee. During a live…

Prayer for Care of Creation

In 2015 the Catholic Church officially joined in celebrating September 1 as the World Day of Prayer for the Care…

Meditation on Hope

A meditation inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poem “Hope is the thing with feathers” Hope is the thing with feathers That…

Beauty abounds

These are some of the beautiful images that emerged through the window while I was flying home from the weekend…

Faith

Meditation on Hebrews 11:1, a passage I have held close to my heart and mind since I was an undergrad…

Cultivate wonder

One of the gifts God has given me and I continue to develop is wonder at the natural world. With…