Single Life – Books, Quotes, Articles, and Suggested Bibliography
I remember the very first time I contemplated the question, “What if being single is truly my calling in life?” I spent countless hours scouring the internet, and perhaps that’s how you stumbled upon this blog post, too! Finding the rare article, book chapter, or a mere sentence that validated the single vocation was like…
A Meditation on Trees
Earlier this month, my favorite yellow maple lost all of its leaves in one fell swoosh of arctic wind, as an early winter storm and lake effect snow descended upon Chicago for 24 hours. The summer temperatures lingered well into October, and the fall colors had only recently reached their full peak, and then suddenly…
Silence: An Anchor of Hope in Turbulent Times
Our team of writers at Into the Deep are devoting this year’s blog to an overall theme of Hope as we align with the Church’s Jubilee Year. Our final series explores anchors of hope. What helps you hold onto hope in times of distress? What are the people, places, and spiritual practices that keep you steady? I’m…
Jesus Meets Us Along The Way
Our team of writers at Into the Deep are devoting this year’s blog to an overall theme of Hope as we align with the Church’s Jubilee Year. As we enter the Easter season, we reflect on the Resurrection stories and the growing hope in the disciples that Jesus was still with them. How is hope lived out and…
Good Friday: Morning Prayer
During the Sacred Triduum, our community at Saint Mary of the Lake & Our Lady of Lourdes gathers to pray the Liturgy of the Hours. I was grateful for the invitation to share this reflection during Morning Prayer on Good Friday, April 18, 2025. We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,in…
Blessed Are You Who Are Poor
Our team of writers at Into the Deep are devoting this year’s blog to an overall theme of hope as we align with the Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope. In our second series of the year, Beatitudes of Hope, may we all consider these wisdom blessings and how they call us to radiate a spirit of…
Stille Nacht
I am grateful for the opportunity to offer a reflection for the Jesuit Media Lab’s Advent campaign “Waiting & Wassailing” – reflections on songs and stories of the season. Be sure to follow their daily meditations and sign up to get them delivered to your inbox! Here’s a link to my reflection on Stille Nacht,…
When Forgiveness Seems Impossible
No one cares to admit it when we make mistakes. It’s only in acknowledging where we’ve messed up that we can begin to talk about the real and sometimes messy (and often grace-filled) work of forgiveness. I’m still a work in progress! Check out my post below, and while you’re at it, follow our latest…
Stewardship Witness at Saint Mary of the Lake & Our Lady of Lourdes
I am grateful to our pastor, Fr. Manuel Dorantes, and to my colleagues from the Parish Pastoral Council and Parish Finance Council for the invitation to share a reflection for our Sunday Giving Commitment Weekend: October 19-20, 2024. Below are my remarks. Good morning! My name is Beth Knobbe. I serve on the Parish Pastoral…
From Distraction to Focus
Our latest series for Into the Deep is called “From Desolation to Consolation” where we explore the variety of ways desolation can appear in our lives. Our writers are each exploring one “face” of desolation from their life experience, and offering some insights on how we might work with the Holy Spirit to move out…
Empowering Others to Use Their Voice
In our latest series for Into the Deep, our team of writers reflect on how God helps us find and use our voices. God then sends us forth to others, each in our unique ways, to be God’s hands, feet, eyes, and ears in the world. As I reflected on the various ways I’ve been invited…
Love Changes Everything: Lenten Mission
I am thrilled to be preaching the Parish Lenten Mission at Queen of All Saints Basilica in Chicago on February 26, 27, & 28 at 7:30 pm each night. You will find all the details below, whether you’re planning to join us in person at Queen of All Saints, or if you’re here to access…
Trusting in God’s Faithfulness
My latest post for Into The Deep is up today! In our first series for 2024, we are reflecting on the grace we seek for the new year, and a Psalm that gives us assurance and hope to live that grace. This post was inspired by the psalms of lament and a prayer that I wrote in…
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