Essays

The Parable of the log

8 hrs ago •

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Learning love from stinky feet

What happens at the intersection of dirty towels, stinky feet, knives, forks and service?

Oct 4 •

Chop wood. Carry water. Load the dishwasher.

Credit: Alexander Zvir

Sep 6 •

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Healing Hospitality

and looking in the mirror

Aug 2 •

Thy will be done

President Clinton used to say something like, “America is the sort of place that if you work hard and play by the rules, you will get ahead.” This may…

Jul 5 •

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The Bread of Self

Blessed, broken, and given

Jun 1 •

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The Spirit blows where it will

Bonus for St. Matthias Day!

May 14 •

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Leap before you look

Can you believe in the invisible without demanding to understand it?

May 5 •

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On the death of Pope Francis

This morning we grieve the death of Pope Francis.

Apr 21 •

Lent ain't what it used to be

Back when I was a child, attending Catholic school, the Franciscan sisters who served as our teachers presented Lent in a rather harsh manner.

Mar 19 •

Love is irresistible

With a blessing on St. Paul

Mar 3 •

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Tis the season!

A time to keep, and a time to cast away

Feb 24 •

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