Living and Loving the Single Life
I was so grateful to be invited into a conversation with Sister Colleen Gibson and Sister Erin McDonald who host the "Beyond the Habit" podcast. Join us as we discuss vocation, intimacy, prayer, and the journey through the single life! You can listen to our conversation here, or wherever you find podcasts.
I’m always grateful for the opportunity to preach, and I was especially honored to be invited to offer a reflection during Holy Saturday Morning Prayer at St. Mary of the Lake today. Special thanks to Michael Ruzicki our director of sacred liturgy, and Fr. Manny Dorantes our pastor, for recognizing and calling forth this gift. Below is… Continue reading Holy Saturday: Morning Prayer
Photo by Pin Adventure Map on Unsplash I am blessed to belong to a cadre of godmothers, aunties, scout leaders, neighbors, teachers, and friends who have been entrusted to shape and form the lives of young people. They say it takes a village after all! Last summer, I found myself at the local park district sports celebration. Imagine… Continue reading Singles: Your love is a reflection of God’s love, too!
I'm so grateful for the opportunity to offer a reflection during the Taizé Advent Prayer service at St. Mary of the Lake last night. Special thanks to Michael Ruzicki, all of our musicians and readers, and everyone who joined us for a beautiful evening of prayer. Below is my reflection. Photo by Mike Labrum on Unsplash For many… Continue reading Taizé Advent Prayer
This month our team at “Into the Deep” has been reflecting on nature as a holy teacher. Is there a moment that comes to mind for you - a God moment - when you felt particularly close to God while out in nature? There are so many images of nature in scripture, and Jesus uses… Continue reading Darkness Is Not Dark For You
Our team at "Into the Deep" has been reflecting on an Ignatian approach to discernment and how we invite God into our "deeper yeses" as we discern where God is calling us. Whether you are making a major career shift or simply trying to be more intentional about praying through your everyday decisions, check out… Continue reading The Call to Imitate Christ
Photo by Olia 💙💛 Gozha on Unsplash Our first task in approaching another people, another culture, another religion is to take off our shoes, for the place we are approaching is holy. Else we may find ourselves treading on someone else’s dreams; more serious still, we may forget that God was there before our arrival. (Max Warren, in… Continue reading God is there before our arrival (National Catholic Reporter)
It strikes me that anyone searching for hope is likely doing so under less than ideal circumstances. We generally don't go looking for hope when all is smooth and going well. If you're sitting with the sting of tragedy, grief, anxiety, or disappointment - chances are you will find something in these reflections that will… Continue reading Finding Hope in Forgiveness
This month, our writing team members at Into the Deep are reflecting on moments of belonging, or more specifically, moments when we feel like we don't belong. Head over to Becky Eldredge's website to read my reflection. While you're there, check out the new Prayer Resources page and *free* Guided Audio Prayer Library. I hope… Continue reading Belonging in Relationship
Advent greetings everyone! This month our Into the Deep writers are reflecting on the Scripture readings of Advent. As we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Advent, I offer some thoughts on Philippians 4:4-7 and our call to "Rejoice in the Lord always!" Joy often takes us by surprise! Other times it's hard to find joy (the… Continue reading Advent Joy!
