Tere Allen

Note: For the next few weeks, I will be sharing a scriptural reflection on the daily readings which I have submitted to Jesuit Prayer.

Note: For the next few weeks, I will be sharing a scriptural reflection on the daily readings which I have submitted to Jesuit Prayer.

Note: For the next few weeks, I will be sharing a scriptural reflection on the daily readings which I have submitted to Jesuit Prayer.

Note: beginning today, for six weeks, I will be sharing a scriptural reflection on the daily readings which I have submitted to Jesuit Prayer.

We live in trying times.

Many of us are relieved to feel the coming of fall.

Many of us grew up in a faith that left no space for doubt.

A Non-Traditional Blessing

Today, I give you the gift of words from G.K Chesterton and Andy Otto’s podcast Contemplatio episode on wisdom.

There was a time when women not only did the work of the church as many do today, but also served at the helm.

Authentic: true to one’s own personality or character Authenticity: the quality of being authentic

Ask any retired Catholic school teacher what their favorite way to start a school day was and you will hear a story about morning prayer.

I am a convert.

Children teach us profound lessons in ordinary moments.

We are spiritual beings walking around in a human body.

Teresa of Avila left us with words that can make the job of Christian seem overwhelming: “Christ has no body now on earth but yours.” The first time I heard this thought of being the hands and feet of Jesus on earth, I was working at a Jesuit Middle School and it landed so softly.

I am a Catholic.

We live in a world where it feels like distractions have already taken over our minds and now are winning our hearts as well.

Coming to terms with my perfectionist tendencies has been quite a long journey.

We were promised decades ago that technology would change our lives, that our increased efficiency would be given back to us in more free time.