Yesterday at church my daughter initiated a game at the time of the sermon that we used to play many years ago…she held my hand and this time strategically removed my wedding ring within seconds, so she could distract herself by fidgeting with it. This game used to last nearly five minutes! Time flies. ThisContinue reading “Have the courage to let your heart be broken…to feel..to fall in love. -Dean Brackley, SJ”
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To live well as a human being is to live in sync with who God is and how God acts. -Miroslav Volf
This week I share the brief poem below as reminder to note and recount the joy-filled moments that Gods graces us with by placing them in our lives on a regular basis. It’s a fast-paced week for me and I appreciate the encouragement to remain aware of God’s holy presence. Blessings on your week ahead!Continue reading “To live well as a human being is to live in sync with who God is and how God acts. -Miroslav Volf”
Joy is the wellspring of resistance, the water of life. -Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis
The other night I played guitar on our back deck while my oldest and youngest children played basketball in our backyard. My daughter benefited from her big brother’s sage counsel on the game and on life itself. Our middle child was working at his new job at our neighborhood pizzeria. Time is flying by andContinue reading “Joy is the wellspring of resistance, the water of life. -Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis”
When we come from gratitude, we become more present to the wonder of being alive in this amazing world, to the many gifts we receive, to the beauty and mystery it offers. -Joanna Macy
It’s a rainy day in Denver as I write this morning. I am here with a talented group of school administrators, grateful for their hard work and leadership. Wishing you blessings on your week ahead! St. Oscar Romero – The Violence of Love The human progress that Christ wants to promote is that of wholeContinue reading “When we come from gratitude, we become more present to the wonder of being alive in this amazing world, to the many gifts we receive, to the beauty and mystery it offers. -Joanna Macy “
If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. -Maya Angelou
This week I share a couple resources from my reading of Fr. Richard Rohr’s The Tears of Things and listening to one of my go-to’s, NPR’s “Tiny Desk” concert series. This past weekend was the annual Flower Piano festival in San Francisco’s Botanical Gardens. During my son’s baseball game warmups nearby, I was able toContinue reading “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. -Maya Angelou”
We can learn to love others by closely observing how God loves us and all of creation. -Richard Rohr
The other day I read this passage from Depak Chopra: Everyone has heard the expression, ‘what you sew is what you reap.’ Obviously if we want to create happiness in our lives, we must learn to sow the seeds of happiness. Therefore karma implies the action of conscious choice-making. And I felt empowered to chooseContinue reading “We can learn to love others by closely observing how God loves us and all of creation. -Richard Rohr”
Humility begets gratitude. -Mike Quinn
Nothing like a good ole Irish Catholic funeral to keep one grounded! This morning I attended services for the mother of a long-time colleague who I respect for his integrity, wit, and values. In both his Eulogy, and in the priest’s sermon, reflections noted how beautifully optimism and community can foster kindness in our world.Continue reading “Humility begets gratitude. -Mike Quinn”
Looking without judgment, we can understand, and compassion is born. -Thich Nhat Hinh
Yesterday my leadership coach had me run through a helpful exercise. I listed out all my stressors and anxieties and then she asked me to circle the items over which I have control, and then place squares around the items over which I have no control. As we reviewed them I was pleasantly relieved toContinue reading “Looking without judgment, we can understand, and compassion is born. -Thich Nhat Hinh”
We can only love by loving. -Iris Murdoch
My three kids in three different schools each had their first day of the new academic year in this past week and life has been a flurry of activity on the home front. They’re happy and having fun, which means I am relieved! My daily walks with Brigid and Bingo continue to keep me focusedContinue reading “We can only love by loving. -Iris Murdoch”
When I slow down enough to smell the roses, I usually see the beauty and all else that is ours to share. -Morgan Jennings
This week I share a reflection on the faith aspect of the concept of welcoming the stranger. This important principle has shaped my own approach to hospitality, and resonates with me as a parent at this time of year as two of my three children are welcomed into new school communities. As a society IContinue reading “When I slow down enough to smell the roses, I usually see the beauty and all else that is ours to share. -Morgan Jennings”
Keeping the Faith 