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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Connecting Earth and Spirit
Every creature belongs, each one is beloved, and none of us are dispensable. Should we fail to appreciate and protect the likes of gnats, lilies, and sparrows, how on earth could we even hope to taste and see the goodness ...
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Embracing Our Own Mortality
Living a deep, intentional, fully present, values-aligned life is one of the most pleasurable and satisfying things you can do in the face of your mortality.
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The Franciscan Saints: Thomas More
Thomas More was one of the most highly respected men of his time. A successful barrister, an honest judge, a famous scholar, he rose to the highest status of any commoner in England.
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New Pathways of Prayer
The essence of prayer consists in humble waiting—in a childlike spirit of openness, expectation, and listening.
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Walking the Underground Railroad
My walk became a priority for me for several reasons. It was foremost an opportunity to honor men and women who had lived their lives with great immediacy.
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Saints Anthony and Francis Loved Creation
As we strive to respect God’s earth, let us love the natural world as they did.
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