St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Beauty
St. Anthony of Padua, that Hammer of Heretics, serves as a model to me that I am to preach against any dualism within myself that blocks an openness to beauty.
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The Sacrament of Baptism: A Good Place to Start
We commonly say that the sacraments are signs that effect what they signify. That’s a fancy way of saying that they do what they say they do.
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Mother Teresa: From Holy Life to Eternal Life
One of the mainstays of Mother Teresa’s spirituality was a willingness to suffer in the service of others, to share their material poverty and, as she eventually came to believe, Christ’s passion. But in the final decade of her life, ...
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Body and Earth: Reclaiming the Connection
All good work should connect us—bodies and souls, creatures and creation.
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The Eucharist: An Ongoing Sacrament
I like to eat. Or, rather, I like to dine. There’s a difference I am told, and I like the distinction. We eat to stay alive. So, most often, breakfast and lunch are a matter of eating—my main goal is ...
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Earth: A World of Splendor
For our son Eli’s 9th birthday, we got him an honest-to-goodness magic kit: a top hat, wand, red sequined vest, black cape, and a number of props. One of the best parenting memories I have is of Eli—with the help ...
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An Easter Pageant in Three Liturgical Acts
Death and sin have been conquered; life and grace reign supreme. We just have to have a major gala of happiness and rejoicing.
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