Liturgy of Peace
Our English word for peace holds meaning for more than one type of peace. Peace can refer to inner peace, tranquility, or outer peace, a state in which no war exists. The...
Liturgy of Hope
Mary, a young girl, was likely in the throws of planning her wedding, anticipating her future, when her life was interrupted. Having a baby out of wedlock could easily have left her...
How to Move Beyond Connection to Relationship
We are well-connected and yet lonely people. I have read several variations of similar statements noting that while we are the most connected people, we are also some of the loneliest people....
Reflections on the Opposing Sides of Comfort.
I've been wrestling with comfort, defining and understanding a healthy approach to comfort. Google comfort, and you are likely to find quotes and articles about stepping out of your comfort zone in...
A New Perspective On Creativity
The word creative was not a word I ever considered when identifying myself. I am not spontaneous or easygoing, a talented artist, a musician, or a poet. Instead, I am structured, a...
A Summer of Growing Pains
The other day I was thinking about how nice it would be if we could flip a switch to change the season. One moment it would be clearly all things summer, summer...
