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We can strive to hold onto the quiet withdrawal of the ideal Advent, but when that means refusing the hospitality of another’s invitation, we might need to reconsider our commitments.
The journey through Advent brings us to the Christmas celebration of God’s intimate presence in human existence.
Instead of having to slow down, we need to remind ourselves that we’re in the perfect time and place for long and leisurely conversations with God.
The work we do (and the joy it can bring) emerges from a commitment to bringing the gift of God’s love to those we meet.
When you know the farmers who are planting and harvesting the food you eat, you become keenly aware of the labor involved.
Dreaded chores or cherished hobbies have a centering power that can bring us closer to God.
Easter is a beginning, not an ending. And this Easter story from Thomas of Celano reminds us that for Francis, the challenge to remain true to the Gospel was one that needed to be renewed again and again.
