• The Spiritual Practice of Solitude in Christianity

    Each month, I reflect on a small portion of the Rule of Saint Benedict. While it is called a Rule, I consider a vision! Saint Benedict lays out a vision for the Christian life. May his thoughts shape our hearts in following Jesus. Remember to share this post with a friend and invite them to…

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  • Understanding Pentecost: More Than a Church Birthday

    Today is Pentecost. Today, we contemplate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Church. Saint Cyril of Jerusalem taught, “The Spirit comes gently and makes himself known by his fragrance. He is not felt as a burden, for he is light, very light. Rays of light and knowledge stream before him as he approaches.…

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  • Saying Goodbye: The Mystery of the Ascension

    A photo of some of the students whom I have accompanied this year. This post is on the art of saying goodbye and its relevance in the Ascension. I am trying something new! I am providing an audio recording of my blogs, located at the top of each blog. Now you have the option to…

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  • A tribute to a man of God: Mario Vierneza

    A tribute to a man etched in my memory. I am beginning a new way of engaging with the text. You can hit play at the beginning of the blog and I will read the passage for you. In this way, you can take Enlarge My Heart with you for your walks or as you…

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  • Living Stones: Understanding Our Identity in Christ

    We are living stones of the new Jerusalem. Christ is our cornerstone. Today’s post are thoughts on the Sunday Readings. A new feature: Not only can you read my blog post, you can now LISTEN to it. So take Enlarge My Heart with you on your next stroll around your neighborhood and enjoy.

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