Daily Meditation for March 24, 2026
For twenty years marine biologists have been tracking a whale they call 52 Blue. Like all whales, he sings an underwater song. But 52 Blue’s song is at a frequency […]
Entries by Emily Vranesh
Daily Meditation for March 23, 2026
I don’t know how you’re doing, but I’ve found myself flagging a bit with my Lenten practices these last few days. I started thinking more about next week’s Triduum liturgies […]
Daily Meditation for March 20, 2026
“Let us put him to the test that we may have proof of his gentleness and try his patience.” These words from today’s first reading echo St. Benedict’s reminder that […]
Daily Meditation for March 19, 2026
Today is the Feast of St. Joseph, well known as “a just man” who lived in accordance with God’s plan and will throughout his life. How did he come to […]
Daily Meditation for March 18, 2026
Imagine yourself scuba diving off the Bahama Islands. Doesn’t that sound great right about now? Picture the blue sky and the sparkling water. Feel the warmth of the sun. You […]
“Take for Granted” vs. Gratitude
“Since I helped you shovel your driveway, I just took for granted you’d help me shovel mine.” This expectation of “taking for granted” has become a hallmark of American life. […]
Daily Meditation for March 17, 2026
Along with the green beer, Irish step-dancing, and singing old Irish songs, St. Patrick’s Day also has a serious side. St. Patrick is the patron of Ireland, but his first […]
Daily Meditation for March 16, 2026
People in Africa like to say that “The path is made by walking.” They know that once or twice won’t do it. They know they have to make a habit […]
Daily Meditation for March 13, 2026
For centuries, the Church concentrated on Lent as a season for penitence and fasting. In recent years, there has been a move to regard Lent in a more upbeat way, […]
Daily Meditation for March 12, 2026
Doors of Dublin. What’s behind each one? Who has lived behind each of them; who lives there now? What stories do they shelter? Why are the colors of the doors […]
