Oh, October. How you sneak in and linger, simultaneously reminding me of beauty, release, stubbornness and the fleeting seasons. No sooner have I accepted the rhythm of the academic year and we find ourselves leaving soccer practice in the dark, dreaming up costumes and consuming all manner of allspice. Personally I agree with Anne of Green Gables; I am […]
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Today we attended a Baptism for the newest member of the Body of believers. We also acknowledge that our firstborn has been a Christian for several years—part of the body of believers. What a magnificent and challenging reality that is to live into. We know this because there are days this reality is difficult for us […]
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This summer has literally been the summer of the bumble bees around here. As a rule, I am always on the search for my girls (honey bees, not kids) out and about, but there is an added layer of delight when I find the busy girl to be one of the bumble bee family. I […]
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As we continue to delve into this theme of Catholic Social Teaching, I want to point out several Scriptural references to help lay the framework for the understanding that stewardship is a hallmark of our identity not just as Catholics (as Catholic Social Teaching could imply), but as children of God
Read MoreIf you like to use music in prayer, I might suggest Song of the Body of Christ as a beautiful reflection about solidarity. Questions for reflection: -What circumstances came up for you in the past weeks where you had the opportunity to live out this call to solidarity, or were presented with the choice to do so? […]
Read MoreOpening Reflection If you like to use music in prayer, listen to Sarah Hart’s In the House that Love is Building, which gives voice to the active role that God has in our lives, and the call each of us has to be proactive in cultivating the Reign of God on earth. Opening Prayer Loving God, there […]
Read MoreOpening Reflection If you like to use music in prayer, listen to Michael Joncas’ We Come to Your Feast, which offers a beautiful reminder that our charisms are uniquely gifted to us and that they have been given to share; an invitation to participate in God’s own creative and generous Spirit. Prayer Author of Creation, You lovingly […]
Read MoreOpening Prayer If you like to use music in prayer, listen to Lauren Daigle’s I Will Rescue You, particularly for times when we have been vulnerable, embracing God’s infinite tenderness for each of us who find ourselves still in that place of deep vulnerability and unknown. Gracious God, in Jesus you embody such deep humility. You […]
Read MoreIf you like to use music in prayer, I might suggest this song as a beautiful meditation God’s lavish hospitality. A Place at Your Table by Ben Walther The way we came to know love was that he laid down his life for us; so we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If someone who […]
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