Taste & See the Goodness of God!
Blessed assurance
The "universal prayer" of the Catholic Church, the Liturgy of the Hours has been a meaningful source of community for me on my journey as a religious sister. Joining in prayer with the Christian community at consistent periods of the day unites me with others across the world whose prayer "rises up like incense before the Lord" (Psalm 121: 2). Knowing that others across the world are joining in this same prayer is a powerful gift, a true source of strength [...]
An Autumnal Walk in Audubon Park
As a child, many of us undoubtedly read a magazine called “Highlights.” If so, you will remember a featured page in each issue where one searched for “hidden pictures.” This was my “go-to” page in every issue of Highlights, living up to its motto of “fun with a purpose.” Fascinated with the necessity of looking with focused attentiveness, with searching shapes and contours, and with discovering intricate details, that “search and find” puzzle both absorbed and distracted my attention [...]
Travelers on the Lenten Journey
With many of you, I suspect, I enjoy being a traveler. Representationally through books, movies, or dreams or literally on the wings of Southwest or Delta, traveling exposes us to new cultures, climates, and characters. Journeys wake up the curious inner wanderer to challenge one’s complacency, moving one from the routine rituals of daily life to something new and unexpected. As a contradiction, while exciting and stimulating, all of us who venture forth to explore unknown places know that traveling [...]
