Love
Christ along the Periphery
Jesus never measures and weighs, doesn’t count, keep score, or tally what is given. He just gives.
Gather the Fragments
My latest book is born of three words, gather the fragments, and I invite you here to share them, no matter what you believe.
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Responding with Compassion
Reflect From time to time, someone says something that hurts my feelings or elicits feelings of anger. I am tempted to say something to put them in their place. Then, without being a doormat, I pause and pray, asking whether ...
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How to Grow in Holiness
By virtue of our Baptism and Confirmation, we receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This author offers practical ways we can cultivate them in our everyday lives.
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The Reality of Love
I have a confession to make: Sometimes I don’t like my kids. The same thing goes for my husband, Mark, too.
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Notes from a Friar: God’s Love Is Always
In reviewing my life, I saw that God was with me every step.
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Franciscan Inspirations: ‘I Will Never Take Back My Love’
“I will never take back my love,” is a message from God in Psalm 89. The words struck me as I was praying the Office of Readings. They are appropriate for Valentine’s Day and for reflection during Lent.
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