Franciscan Spirituality
Fullness and Emptiness, Union and Zen
One of the core concepts that draws me to Christianity and inspires my spiritual walk today is its integration of both fullness and emptiness, a theme that is on full display during the Lenten season. We find fullness in the metaphor of baptism and emptiness in the proverbial wilderness.
Becoming a Friar
Many people—still living or long dead—guided me to the Franciscans. This is my vocation story.
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A Friar Reflects on Ash Wednesday
As Lent begins, we hear the words in the first reading for Ash Wednesday: “Rend your hearts, not your garments.”
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Six Lenten Pitfalls
This year, plan Easter celebrations to take place throughout the Easter season. Put as much effort into this as you put into Lent!
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Paterson: The Most Contemplative Movie I’ve Ever Seen
Most movies pull the viewer in through chaos, madness, or emotion.
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40 Days in the Desert: A Lenten Meditation
Some years ago I heard a psychologist give a talk in which he shared this insight: A love relationship is a relationship of trust.
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