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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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Confront the admonition within Psalm 95: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts”. Journey back to the Israelites’ wilderness wanderings and consider the consequences of a hard heart, drawing parallels to how easily hearts can harden against God’s loving call today. Be sure to read to the end for the announcement…
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How are we following Christ today? We continue to follow Christ through Peter. Now in our third week with the one dubbed as first among equals, today’s passage is downright surprising! Jesus tells his friends that he will go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly at the hands of the elders, the chief priests, and…
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The most moving part of last Saturday, when my book officially went on pre-sale, was being on retreat with the Deacons and their spouses from the Diocese of Sacramento as their music director. Their presenter was Abbot Gregory Polan! That name is a big deal in Benedictine circles. Let me tell you who he is…
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What makes this book unique among the many volumes written on the Rule of Saint Benedict? It is the power of storytelling. In my debut book, The Upside-Down Kingdom, I share seven portraits or glimpses of a specific time and place that forever shaped my heart and anchored my love for Jesus. But that story…