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.

The spiritual gurus of the world spend lots of time on words like acceptance and openness.

Recently a phrase in a scripture reflection got my attention.

Are you religious, spiritual, or both?