Huddled Masses at Our Shores

Our beloved United States has become polarized! Our Statue of…

A God Who Loves

Sitting in my office, which was something I hardly ever did,…

Not Content

“'Tis a Gift to be Simple” is one of my favorite songs. Longing…

The Serious Side of Humor

Recently, at a writing conference, a speaker explored what she…

Moving Around the Center

The mobile hanging in front of me is moving constantly—sometimes…

A Daily Liturgy

The Gospel of Thomas gives good advice: "Recognize what is before…

Psalm 146

Every morning at 7 a.m., the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict…

I Will Not be Confused

The day dawns as scrambling thoughts spawn. “Nothing new under…

The Last Rose of Summer

As Sister Dorothy sets a pink rose on the table, my breath catches…

Out of the Mouth…

One of our 90-year-old teachers loves to tell stories about…