I am at the beach with my family for the week, relieved to mark the end to another school year. As the son of a teacher, I have spent my entire life living by the academic calendar, and have come to appreciate the spiritual benefit of marking the end to each year through ritual time with family, resting, and reading. Playing wiffle ball, riding waves, watching family movies, and long walks together bring me such comfort and solace. And it turns out our puppy chews the walls and doors at rental homes, too.
The best I can offer this week are links to the books I am currently enjoying, along with an inspirational quote from one of my favorite spiritual authors. I hope that you too find some time for rest and rejuvenation this summer. Blessings on your week ahead!
Having the faith to take life one piece at a time – to live it in the knowledge that there is something of God now, here at this moment- is the essence of happiness.
– Sr. Joan Chittister
Books I recommend from my reading this week:
Keeping the Faith 