Renewal in the Spirit
The new year is upon us. The recent fiestas, meals and religious observances are now behind us. And, as happens each year, New Year’s resolutions now beckon our attention. Like …
The new year is upon us. The recent fiestas, meals and religious observances are now behind us. And, as happens each year, New Year’s resolutions now beckon our attention. Like …
For many, the fall season marks a time of change and transition. Natural landscapes visually change their appearance, with the transformation of lush greens to yellow-red-brown colors in our foliage. …
Our culture is saturated by commercial interactions and exchanges. It’s easy to relate to everything and everyone as a series of superficial connections or transactions. Indeed, everything in our lives …
In the current cultural and social climate saturated with contentious and polarizing rhetoric, the idea that we belong together in community may appear out of place. More and more, digital …
For many of us, the idea of walking to and from places can appear quaint, charming, romantic and old-fashioned. And while walking in our favorite park or neighborhood may …
Much in our world is changing. The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened our awareness of how rapidly things can change. In a short time, we have had to recalibrate, adjust and …
In the current climate of social distancing, the idea of walking together may seem counterintuitive. These past months, COVID-19 has profoundly disrupted our sense of order, certainty and direction. More …
One hopeful sign in the midst of our health crises has been the countless acts of kindness and self-sacrifice. While pain, loss and uncertainty remain, we see many gestures of …
Not long ago, we were marked with ashes on our foreheads, symbolically acknowledging that our lives were dependent on something greater than our own efforts. The Ash Wednesday ritual reminded …
COVID-19 Context and Horizon In our concern and care for one another, we are finding narratives helping us organize our thoughts and order our feelings, especially as we strive to …