Why Grace is More Important Than Ever Right Now
I recently visited two of my dear friends who I hadn’t seen in many months due to COVID-19. As we sat around the breakfast table…
I recently visited two of my dear friends who I hadn’t seen in many months due to COVID-19. As we sat around the breakfast table…
There are times when my faith could use a little boost. As much as I value my regular practices of devotion, they can become a…
“On what date do you tell someone you go to church?” That, verbatim, is what I typed into Google while walking to meet my date…
The Camino de Santiago (El Camino) is an ancient Christian pilgrimage route that dates back to medieval times, welcoming travelers from trails all around Europe…
This year, like most people around the world, I’ve spent more time at home than ever before. When I spend so much time in the…
The first time my boyfriend asked me to pray with him, I’ll admit I was slightly startled and a bit nervous. Yes, we attended church…
Growing up, I went to Catholic school, so Lent was always a big deal. We spent weeks talking about it, learning about the Bible stories,…
Every year as Lent approaches, I look for the right balance of fasting from something that’s an indulgence, but not too much of a challenge…
Lent, the Christian season of reflection and renewal, is an opportunity to step back and take a good, hard, 40-day look at our spiritual lives.…
An elderly priest once told me that each Lent, he would give up the same three things: water skiing, skydiving, and watermelon (and he was…