possessions

A box of items sits ready for donation.

I Walk the Line

When my family moved into my parent’s house to care for my dad following my mom’s death, we unknowingly took on a big challenge. And, no, I don’t mean taking care of Dad.
Read More →
person holding a key in their hand

The Lord Gives, and the Lord Takes Away

So often, we claim people and possessions as our own—my car, my house, my daughter. But none of these really belong to me. Sometimes, it's helpful to think of these gifts of God as being on loan from him.
Read More →
woman sitting on a rock

Take Nothing For the Journey

On a medical mission to Haiti, we climbed a long, steep trail to a mountain town for a three-day clinic.
Read More →
a box full of clothing and shoes ready for donation

Letting Go of Earthly Attachments

Detachment from material possessions and earthly desires is a core principle of Franciscan spirituality.
Read More →
empty wood hangers

Spiritual Decluttering

Reflect Many of us have too many possessions and too full a schedule. We need to eliminate unnecessary cumber, so that we are not possessed by our possessions. We need to prune our schedules so we have more time for ...
Read More →

Subscribe to Our Blog