Whenever our interior life becomes caught up in its own interests and concerns, there is no longer room for others, no place for the poor. God’s voice is no longerContinue reading >>
Dirty
In the millenia before Ashtags and selfies and Ashes at Starbucks and neat little crosses administered with freshly washed hands, people knew you meant something if you had ashes onContinue reading >>
7 Lenten ideas that have nothing to do with candy
I’m reposting one of my favorite collections of spiritual suggestions, full of resources for a fruitful Lent. Rather than try to come up with a new batch of ideas, whyContinue reading >>
When Lent can’t be about playing with your food
Food is literally what gets us through the day. It gathers us together, it gives us joy, it affects our bodies, and it inspires our creativity. For these reasons I’veContinue reading >>
Laetare Sunday and my pink belt
On this fourth Sunday of Lent, many liturgical Christians will shed their purple, don some rose, and heed the call to rejoice. Naturally, I feel some pressure to match myContinue reading >>