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Unmistakable Hope
A few weeks ago, I was enjoying daily Facebook memories of the Holy Land pilgrimage I made two years ago. The pilgr... READ MORE »
Gratitude
On October 21st, the Youth Ministry division offered a Virtual summit and Mike Patin was our speaker. Mike spoke to... READ MORE »
Remember…
“Hope is a muscle. It is something we flex and that is the thing about muscles, if you don’t use them, they atr... READ MORE »
True Hope
I’m tired of it all. Are you? The political ads are on repeat. Social media posts are divisive. People are arguin... READ MORE »
The Race You Did Not Choose
Just over twenty years ago, I did something I never dreamed I would ever consider: I said yes to running my first m... READ MORE »
Alive and Breathing
In late 1999 my Mom was very sick with cancer. I was flying to a conference for work and remember looking out the w... READ MORE »
A heart like Jesus
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Agent of God’s Love
During the time I spent in recent days preparing this reflection, I found myself struggling. It has been difficult ... READ MORE »
A Time for Everything
Each New Year’s Eves many people start reflecting on resolutions and the question “how do I want my life to be ... READ MORE »
None of us can live without Joy!
Raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.... READ MORE »
Fighting My Battles
I think by now most children have started the 2020-2021 school year. It’s back to early mornings. Back to some so... READ MORE »
Transitioning Into Renewal
Life is filled with transitions. Many transitions are part of the regular rhythm of life. On New Year’s Eve we st... READ MORE »
Three P’s
I was asked to help plan a retreat for this fall and was trying to figure out what would be helpful for someone in ... READ MORE »
Imitating Christ
In the year 2020, we have an overwhelming access to anything and everything happening around the world and locally.... READ MORE »
Be Not Afraid
Fear is such a powerful emotion that is very present in our lives and in the world. There is always fear. Fear ... READ MORE »
Just Stop
I don’t know about you, but I’m tired. I was recently talking with the others in the Youth Ministry Division, a... READ MORE »
Slow to Anger, Rich in Kindness, Loving and Forgiving
At Mass this past Sunday, July 19th we heard this responsorial psalm: Psalm 86: 5-6, 9-10, 15-16 You, O LORD, are g... READ MORE »
Time flies when you’re having fun?
Time flies when you’re having…fun! While the word ‘fun’ might not be the best description, I’ve chang... READ MORE »
A Heart Like Good Soil!
Can you believe that we are half way through 2020? So much has changed in the past 4 months. I will be celebrating ... READ MORE »
Seeing as God Sees
It is stunning how much has happened in these first six months of 2020. One of the things I will remember most from... READ MORE »
Waiting to Exhale
There was a book titled Waiting to Exhale written in 1992 and it was made into a movie in 1995. It is a romantic co... READ MORE »
The love of a father
In the last few months, our world has been challenged to step out of it’s comfort zone. We’ve adapted to a new ... READ MORE »
We Are One!
“But racism still profoundly affects our culture, and it has no place in the Christian heart. This evil causes gr... READ MORE »
Time to Be the Church
“We’re all in this together.” How many times have we heard this phrase during the past two and a half months?... READ MORE »
Strength to Transform
My life had a major change on January 20th before COVID-19 was ever interrupting all our lives. I had routine blood... READ MORE »
Spring Cleaning
Want to learn how to be present? Spring cleaning. I think during this safer at home period, some people have gotten... READ MORE »
Finding God in the Chaos
I don’t know about you but life was chaotic before Covid-19. This pandemic brought a whole different kind of chao... READ MORE »
Time to Change
Years ago I had the opportunity to go on retreat in Santa Cruz. I spent a good amount of time that week sitting on ... READ MORE »
Perseverance
This reflection sponsored by the letter “P”. It was right around Friday, March 13th when the impact of COVI... READ MORE »
What is Happiness?
I love planning events! I can’t plan them in the usual way that I’ve known so naturally, I have felt stuck.... READ MORE »
He Is Risen
I sat down to start writing this reflection. I typed then deleted. Typed again then deleted. Then I realized th... READ MORE »
No Greater Love
A few years ago, my experience of Triduum was markedly disorienting. The beautiful symbols and rituals of the l... READ MORE »
Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart
Happy April Fool’s day everyone! I volunteered to write the reflection that would be shared on April Fool’s... READ MORE »