Living and Loving the Single Life
What an honor to serve at the Installation Mass of Chicago’s Ninth Archbishop, Blase Cupich and to wish the best to Francis Cardinal George as he begins a much deserved retirement after 17 years. There are so many stories to share! Let me start by saying, I’ve taken the Red Line train to Holy… Continue reading Reflections on the Installation Mass
Last night, we celebrated my final farewell at the Sheil Catholic Center. There have been many opportunities to say good-bye to people one-on-one, but it was important to see students in this "official" capacity one last time. Thanks to everyone who joined us, for your kind words, and making the night special! These were my remarks.… Continue reading The Gifts We Thought We Didn’t Need
*Inspired by the good preaching of Fr. Ken Simpson (09/26/2014) I remember the first time I pulled an all-nighter in Chicago. It was one of those, “I don’t want this night to end, so let’s stay up and watch the sunrise over Lake Michigan” kind of nights – which is always a brilliant idea in… Continue reading To Everything There is a Season
I sometimes get the sense that people are afraid to ask how the job search is going. It’s not that they aren’t curious or concerned. Perhaps they think I’d rather talk about other things. Recently, a friend who I hadn’t seen in quite some time said, “I bet you’re getting tired of this question….” I’m… Continue reading Being In Transition … An Update
When I packed up my office, I brought home NINE boxes of books! Well, to be honest, some of those boxes contains file folders, photographs, and my cross collection. But most of them are books! There are plenty of things keeping me busy these days, but I try to spend a little bit of time… Continue reading Of Spiritual Writers and Poets
The Annunciation by Denise Levertov We know the scene: the room, variously furnished, almost always a lecturn, a book; always the tall lily. Arrived on solemn grandeur of great wings, the angelic ambassador, standing or hovering, whom she acknowledges, a guest. But we are told of meek obedience. No one mentions courage. The engendering Spirit… Continue reading The Annunciation
I am still clearing out emails. I have to admit, back in June, the task of responding to email was too overwhelming for me. After ten years on campus, there were countless relationships with colleagues, alumni, students, and community members – many of whom I intend to stay connected with in one form or another. My… Continue reading Some Definite Service
There was a brief moment of panic over the weekend that sent me scrambling for my journal and a pen. I quickly scribbled a long email and sent it off to four good friends, then fell asleep midway through a pro/con list for a potential job lead. One of the women in my circle soon… Continue reading Without Volatility There Is No Opportunity
The following essay was published in "Voices of Hope" – a newsletter from the Society of Helpers – as as part of their recent series on vocations. I am grateful to share it with you here. There was a time when my “attraction radar” was on high alert at all times – beginning with Sunday morning… Continue reading Attracted to the Single Life
July 3, 2013 Today is the 10 year anniversary of my 30th birthday. Or is it the 19th anniversary of my 21st birthday? I had dinner with a colleague last weekend. She said, “You’re turning 36, right?” You do the math, but if anyone asks, I’ll probably tell you that I’m 29 again! Ten years ago, a… Continue reading 40 Reasons to Be Grateful
Beth M. Knobbe 