This week I share a reflection and a poem that speak to our need to consider others, and context (always), in our decision-making and in our lives. I have enjoyed some recent time in deep reflection and emerge from these summer weeks with gratitude and appreciation for my community of support. The new school yearContinue reading “Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself. -St. Francis de Sales”
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God is always present and looking to connect with us. We just need to invite God to the table and listen. -Rebecca Ruiz
I am enjoying a break from my computer these weeks and am basking in the summer beauty of California along with some quality time with my family. I am happy to share this below reflection, and two links from musicians who inspire me, as resources for gratitude, faith, and recognizing God’s presence. Blessings on yourContinue reading “God is always present and looking to connect with us. We just need to invite God to the table and listen. -Rebecca Ruiz”
Lord, in our work and play we know your goodness and love. Bless us with joy as we set out for our days of vacation. -Give Us This Day
I am counting my blessings as I head into the long holiday weekend ahead. Yesterday we played tourists in our own town, walking out our door as a family for a morning hike, followed by brunch and then strolling around Chinatown and the Little Italy neighborhoods of San Francisco. I love where I live andContinue reading “Lord, in our work and play we know your goodness and love. Bless us with joy as we set out for our days of vacation. -Give Us This Day”
We will never come to know our true vocation unless we are willing to grapple with the radical claim the gospel places upon us. -Fr. Henri Nouwen
It’s almost full summer break in my household and our whole clan is ready for a change of pace and some quality time together. As the son of a teacher, and an educator for 25 years, I have lived on an academic year cycle my entire life. I look forward to the rejuvenation and restContinue reading “We will never come to know our true vocation unless we are willing to grapple with the radical claim the gospel places upon us. -Fr. Henri Nouwen”
The fullness of joy is to contemplate God in everything. -Julian of Norwich
I found this morning’s Psalm reading (146) to be a beautiful reflection of the awesome, healing power of God and God’s love. Recent weeks in our country have caused great unrest among some, most especially our immigrant communities. At a recent gathering in Chicago to honor Pope Leo XIV, the Cardinal of that Archdiocese offeredContinue reading “The fullness of joy is to contemplate God in everything. -Julian of Norwich”
Prayer is our humble answer to the inconceivable surprise of living. -Abraham Joshua Heschel
This morning I listened to a podcast with Dr. Sue Varma, based upon her book, Practical Optimism. She spoke of the “4 M’s of Mental Health:” Mindfulness, Movement, Mastery and Meaningful Engagement…all elements to support our exploration of purpose, meaning, and balance in life. I’ve been thinking a lot about this concept of purpose throughoutContinue reading “Prayer is our humble answer to the inconceivable surprise of living. -Abraham Joshua Heschel”
Stewardship is about our need to respond with all that we are, and all that we have, in gratitude to God. -E. Jane Rutter
Today I prepared a workshop that I am leading next week, to help a group reflect on that which they appreciate from this current academic year that is winding down. So I thought I would share a couple of the reflections on gratitude….it’s a celebratory time in my household, one of my kids is graduatingContinue reading “Stewardship is about our need to respond with all that we are, and all that we have, in gratitude to God. -E. Jane Rutter”
The truth of God comes through love, the only real way of knowing God. -Sr. Mary Kay Oosdyke
Oh, the comforts of home. I just did a double take, as I settle into my umpteenth hotel of the spring…I scoured the channels and was so happy to find the San Francisco Giants game. Turns out it’s a replay of an earlier game today in Miami, but I realized my own confusion given theContinue reading “The truth of God comes through love, the only real way of knowing God. -Sr. Mary Kay Oosdyke”
Live to give, this is God’s will. -Gerald Kicanis
Today I write before heading out soon to take my daughter to her first horror movie. It will also be my first one (in a movie theater)….I’m chalking it up to making the most of connecting with my youngest. I realize more and more that it’s best for me to seize the opportunity for connectionContinue reading “Live to give, this is God’s will. -Gerald Kicanis”
The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why. -Mark Twain
I find myself in many conversations these days on the need for greater unity in our world…in my community, in our country, and in our global Church. I love the concept of “Roundtabling” when I think of building community, and am pleased to share this poem below. Blessings on your week ahead! “In Search ofContinue reading “The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why. -Mark Twain”
Keeping the Faith 