• Marked by the Cross

    Marked by the Cross

    Today is a feast day celebrated by Eastern Churches, Catholics and Orthodox. It is known as the Exaltation of the Cross. This feast commemorates the day Saint Helena found the true Cross of Christ and made it available for public veneration. Here are thoughts on this feast day.

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  • Measuring Our Love for God

    Measuring Our Love for God

    This provocative challenge from Dorothy Day sets the tone for this weekend’s readings, forcing us to take a hard look at our relationships. If we harbor anger or refuse mercy to others, can we truly expect healing from the Lord?

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  • 25 Years of 9/11: Remembering with Prayer and Hope

    I remember sitting in my class as a junior in High School on 9/11. My teacher sat on top of his desk and told us, in a somber tone, that we would always remember where we were, how we felt, and what happened that day. He was right. Those feelings of uncertainty and confusion seem…

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  • Tending the Soul: How Mary Prunes, Grafts, and Unknots Our Lives

    Today is the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Here is a prayer we can offer on this special day.

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  • The Ripple Effect of Kindness: The One Lesson Mother Teresa Left Me

    Growing up, the simultaneous losses of Princess Diana and Saint Mother Teresa left a lasting impression on me. Years later, looking past the global headlines and into Mother Teresa’s deepest spiritual practices, I realized her profound impact wasn’t just about humanitarianism—it was rooted in a radical, quiet love. On her feast day, I’m sharing the…

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