Last week Mayra, a beautiful young woman whom I work with as her spiritual companion, was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. Mayra is a brilliant woman, a professor with a Ph.D., and is the mother of a precious little boy. … Continue reading →
Last week I wrote about how I loved to hear the beautiful sound of snow falling, that the silence of the snow seemed to demand that it should be ‘heard.’ This past week I saw the powerful movie Extremely Loud … Continue reading →
I live in one of the busiest and noisiest cities in the world, New York City. But I’m fortunate to have a tiny house in the country where I can escape when I need to quiet myself, calm my soul, … Continue reading →
At a retreat I led recently, I asked the participants to take time to ponder the meaning of the words we were saying as we read the scriptures, said prayers, or sang a hymn. Usually we recite prayers or sing … Continue reading →
Last week I was in Texas preaching, leading a retreat, and visiting friends and family. I confess I was concerned there might be some ‘let downs’ and disappointments during my visit. For starters, I wasn’t able to see a couple … Continue reading →
It seems so dark these days, and we have light for such a short time. When it’s dark this much, it’s difficult to remember the promise of light. Many people complain that they feel a kind of malaise, a sense … Continue reading →
A new year! An opportunity for a fresh start! These days I think of the beginning of a year not so much as a time to make resolutions about what we will or won’t do in the coming year. Rather … Continue reading →
Seasons Greetings to you all. I am taking this week off from writing and will spend some time reflecting on the year coming to an end. I will return next week to bring in the new year with you. As … Continue reading →
I’m sometimes surprised with the somewhat Scrooge-ish attitudes of people during the Advent Season. They complain about the huge crowds when they shop, they aren’t happy if it doesn’t snow, they don’t like what someone gave them, they’re upset if … Continue reading →
Last week I wrote about the gifts of Advent, how during these days we feel a spirit of expectation and longing for the Presence of the Divine, that Advent helps us affirm that God is present in our world today. … Continue reading →