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… Continue reading Good Friday: Morning Prayer
Tag: Lent
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… Continue reading Love Changes Everything: Lenten Mission
Chocolate Chip Spirituality
It is a good thing that I did not give up cookies for Lent! Last week was Reading Week at Northwestern University, and the Student Advisory Board at the Sheil Catholic Center enthusiastically hosts “study days”, where we dole out an extra dose of Sheil hospitality. Our volunteers conjure up inordinate amounts of snack food… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Spirituality
Reflections on Recording the Audio Book
A mysterious package arrived this week from Franciscan Media (formerly St. Anthony Messenger Press). I’m always happy to receive a package in the mail, but until I tore it open, I had no idea what might be inside. Much to my delight, the box contained two complimentary copies of the audiobook of Party of One! … Continue reading Reflections on Recording the Audio Book
Caffeine Free for 40 Days
Thanks to the fine staff over at U.S. Catholic magazine for the opportunity to be a guest blogger for the day! Check out my blog post on going cold-turkey without coffee for Lent. What are you giving-up or giving-over for Lent this year? Any lessons learned from a previous Lent?