This week I’m finding this below reflection on the pilgrimage of life to be one that resonates with me. I also love this Christian song, “One Day at a Time,” that I share below. Blessings on your week ahead! Pilgrim People We are a pilgrim people. Your pilgrim road might be cobbled and worn orContinue reading “Character is not measured by how many times we fall down. It is truly measured by the manner by which we lift ourselves up, each and every time. -Unknown”
Category Archives: Prayer
“[Lent] is not just about giving up our favorite food but it’s about going further and giving up things like hatred and unforgiveness.” -Amanda Jobs
With this week’s commencement of the Lenten season in our Catholic tradition, I share a few resources that have spoken to me from two of my favorite Jesuits, our pastor and our Pope. I hope for a reflective time ahead to thoughtfully prepare for the glorious Easter season that awaits…I’ll definitely be ready by then!!Continue reading ““[Lent] is not just about giving up our favorite food but it’s about going further and giving up things like hatred and unforgiveness.” -Amanda Jobs”
When picking up the pieces of a shattered reality, love is an absolutely vital place to start. -Tariq Trotter
Life has thrown us a few curveballs in recent weeks so we are working hard to keep our pace and our perspective. I’m enjoying reading The Upcycled Self by Tariq Trotter, of the hip-hop band “The Roots.” Our family camping trip the weekend before last sustains us through our current adventures. Today I share aContinue reading “When picking up the pieces of a shattered reality, love is an absolutely vital place to start. -Tariq Trotter”
We are called to do the ordinary with faithfulness and it is God who makes it extraordinary. -Saint Theresa of Calcutta
Happy to share this prayer that came into my inbox today. I feel like we need this helpful reminder from time to time. Blessings on your week ahead and Go Eagles! Pray for Peace Pray to whomever you kneel down to:Jesus nailed to his wooden or silver cross,his suffering face bent to kiss you,Buddha stillContinue reading “We are called to do the ordinary with faithfulness and it is God who makes it extraordinary. -Saint Theresa of Calcutta”
People do well…when they can. -Mel Robbins
Last week I led a workshop for a school Board of Trustees that faces significant decisions on the horizon. We discussed the value of discernment and viewing challenges through the eyes of faith. A framework I suggested is the story of Jacob wrestling with God, in Genesis 32: 22-31. Jacob spent a long night wrestlingContinue reading “People do well…when they can. -Mel Robbins”
Don’t judge. Don’t put people in a box….just give them a chance to a dream a little bit. -Andy Reid
It is an exciting time to be a football fan if you’re a Philadelphia enthusiast like myself. Last night I read this above quote ( from Why a simple 3 x 5 notecard with two words explains Andy Reid’s leadership style) by former Eagles coach Andy Reid that I found to be timely. Also pastedContinue reading “Don’t judge. Don’t put people in a box….just give them a chance to a dream a little bit. -Andy Reid”
Dream a little before you think. -Toni Morrison
This week I share some words of wisdom on the power of prayer, from Julian of Norwich. These pearls of wisdom made their way into my inbox today, as a reflection for Mark’s Gospel, first chapter, versus 29-39. Enjoy and blessings on your week ahead! “Very early before dawn, Jesus… went off to a desertedContinue reading “Dream a little before you think. -Toni Morrison”
Dream a little before you think. -Toni Morrison
This past weekend we enjoyed quintessential San Francisco Christmas family time. We rode the cable car, went ice skating, took in an adapted version of “The Christmas Carol,” and visited the handmade, life size Gingerbread House at a downtown hotel. I love where we live and enjoy the time together with my family, exploring ourContinue reading “Dream a little before you think. -Toni Morrison”
We discover the wisdom of God by learning to pay attention to our choices, to our relationships, and always to what is happening in our hearts. -Sr. Kathleen Hughes
These weeks I find my email inbox is flooded with all kinds of inspirational holiday messages, and my kids excitedly check the mail each afternoon to be the first to bring the next round of daily Christmas cards upstairs for our reading pleasure. I am reminded daily of our extended community and of the powerContinue reading “We discover the wisdom of God by learning to pay attention to our choices, to our relationships, and always to what is happening in our hearts. -Sr. Kathleen Hughes”
I see the Holy Spirit as a guiding light—we’re walking by the path and there’s a lamp unto our feet that helps us to know what to do, how to do it, and to be still. -Dr. Barbara Holmes
I am at the beach these days with my family, spending time reconnecting with each other. Moments like these ground me in the slowing down of our daily pace and the acceleration of my awareness of God, through nature, community, and board games. We head home this afternoon, in time for tomorrow’s Turkey Trot atContinue reading “I see the Holy Spirit as a guiding light—we’re walking by the path and there’s a lamp unto our feet that helps us to know what to do, how to do it, and to be still. -Dr. Barbara Holmes”
Keeping the Faith 