Show Yourself Faithful
Pope Francis never fails to both inspire and challenge me! Recently, I heard his short message on faithfulness. He invited his hearers to ask ourselves, “How are we faithful?” and […]
Entries by Alyssa Tasto
Weekly Meditation, June 3 to June 7, 2024
A change of pace is a welcome thing, especially when accompanied by seasonal change. And when the seasons change, so do we. Our team of writers will be having a […]
Daily Meditation for May 31, 2024
A change of pace is a welcome thing, especially when accompanied by seasonal change. And when the seasons change, so do we. Summer brings us different activities, schedules and interests. […]
Daily Meditation for May 30, 2024
As the rain falls gently on our dry spring land, every face has a relaxed look! We are grateful for a luscious rain after our Midwest dry winter. We need […]
Daily Meditation for May 29, 2024
Why are so many children abused and neglected these days? Newborns are so wonderful, so beautiful in fact. But, as they begin to grow, all too often these children become […]
Daily Meditation for May 28, 2024
“The morning air was like a new dress. That made her feel the apron tied around her waist. She untied it and flung it on a low bush beside the […]
Seeking Authentic Inclusion
Recently, I was meeting with a group of predominantly lay Catholics in leadership. I brought up the fact that since we welcomed persons of other faiths might we be a […]
Daily Mediation for May 27, 2024
Ulysses S. Grant, the general who brought the Civil War to an end and served as President from 1869-1877, deserves our attention this Memorial Day for his warning about the […]
Daily Meditation for May 24, 2024
In his song “Anthem,” Leonard Cohen urges his listeners to forget the futile, paralyzing quest for perfection. “Forget the perfect offering,” he writes, “There is a crack in everything. That’s […]
Daily Meditation for May 23, 2024
It has been said that “patience is a virtue,” but perhaps a virtue that many have yet to develop. Waiting patiently doesn’t come easily in a culture that expects instant […]
