It is necessary to suppose that every good Christian is more ready to put a good interpretation on another’s statement than to condemn it as false. – St Ignatius of Loyola Is there a work of art, or piece of writing, that means something different to you each time you come back to it? ItsContinue reading >>
What I’m Into: April 2017
April was busy! Lots of music, reading and church, so I’m linking up with Leigh Kramer to share some of what I’m into. Books Shirt of Flame: A Year with St. Therese of Lisieux This has been on my to-read list since it came out about five years ago but I never got to it.Continue reading >>
Santa Lucia
My father had an Aunt Lucy who I, of course, also considered my aunt, and who died too young of cancer. Her wake and funeral were full of Italian family and friends, many of whom were women of a similar age to Aunt Lucy. At one point during the wake a few of her friendsContinue reading >>
Turn our darkness into light: An Advent Reflection
This is adapted from a reflection I gave for the Contemplative Leaders in Action‘s Boston Advent Prayer Service, December 1, 2016. O come, O Bright and Morning Star, and bring us comfort from afar! Dispel the shadows of the night and turn our darkness into light. Darkness comes more naturally to me than light. I’mContinue reading >>
Set down this: Making peace with the Magi – A repost for Epiphany
Reposting this post on the Magi from six years ago, in honor of today’s feast of the Epiphany. In understand this poem better now. “A cold coming we had of it, Just the worst time of the year For a journey, and such a long journey: The was deep and the weather sharp, The veryContinue reading >>
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