Living and Loving the Single Life
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… Continue reading 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. 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… Continue reading Jesus Meets Us Along The Way
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
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… Continue reading When Forgiveness Seems Impossible
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… Continue reading Stewardship Witness at Saint Mary of the Lake & Our Lady of Lourdes
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
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… Continue reading Trusting in God’s Faithfulness
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
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
Does prayer ever feel like a lot of work to you? Do you find yourself struggling to pray or avoiding prayer altogether? This month our team of writers at Into the Deep are reflecting on times when prayer is hard - when prayer is dry or desolate; when we're too tired, confused, or angry to pray; when… Continue reading Praying When Angry
Beth M. Knobbe 