Daily Meditation for March 13, 2024
There is a huge oak tree outside the window that still has some big clumps of dry, brown leaves hanging on. We might think of this as a picture of […]
Entries by Amanda Hackett
Sacred Washing of Feet
A few years ago, I washed and wiped the feet of the people who came forward for the ritual of foot washing on Holy Thursday. Feet of various sizes were […]
Daily Meditation for March 12, 2024
“Marching.” What does this word bring to mind? Does it immediately recall what a troop of military does when on duty? Does it recall watching a parade moving down the […]
Daily Meditation for March 11, 2024
Today, March 11, our Muslim friends and neighbors begin their monthlong observance of Ramadan. The date for Ramadan is based on the lunar calendar, which is the same as the […]
Daily Meditation for March 8, 2024
The image of God as the potter and we the clay is a frequent theme in Scripture. The prophet Isaiah prays, “Now, O Lord, You are our Father; we are […]
Daily Meditation for March 7, 2024
The blast of March winds—they sweep through our lives with great freedom going their own way. Not unlike God’s spirit who plays in our soul. “Have you not heard the […]
Daily Meditation for March 6, 2024
Catholic Sisters Week is celebrated annually from March 8–14. Religious sisters share their lives with others by educating, providing healthcare, advocating for justice, and offering support to those in need. […]
How Do We Resist Consumerism?
A question that continues to pursue me is: How do we resist the seductions of a culture that invites us to define ourselves by what we consume? I was amazed […]
Daily Meditation for March 5, 2024
Reading commentaries on our country leave us conflicted. On one hand, as citizens of the U.S., we should be deeply grateful for our nation’s history, its legacy and its role […]
Daily Meditation for March 4, 2024
The Old Testament Scripture reading today could be called Great Expectations. A great military officer, Naaman, a leper, seeks a cure. He is successful in his career but is afflicted […]
