Every morning when I walk my dog we stop at our neighborhood church. I take a moment to think and offer up a daily prayer each morning at this site with significant meaning- it is where my wife and I were married. Although we no longer attend this same church, it serves not only asContinue reading “When you pay attention to the voice of providence in your life, you cannot but exclaim: ‘My God! It’s been you all the time.’…God is revealed as a trustworthy friend or loving parent, and life bursts out all over with grace. -Br. George Van Grieken, FSC”
Category Archives: Quote
Keep going and keep speaking up, even if your voice shakes. — Allyson Felix
This week I’m sharing a few resources that have come across my way. Highlights thus far include a site visit and meeting yesterday at the school I used to serve, and my oldest son’s playoff run in CYO basketball. I am excited for him that he has this excitement during these concluding months of hisContinue reading “Keep going and keep speaking up, even if your voice shakes. — Allyson Felix”
Let me keep my distance, always, from those who have the answers. Let me keep company always with those who say, “Look!” and laugh in astonishment, and bow their heads. -Mary Oliver
This week I share a couple of resources from the new church our family has recently started attending. The above quote from Mary Oliver was included by the pastor in his letter in the bulletin. And this Stewardship Prayer depicted is one that we recite each liturgy. We have been rejuvenated as a family withContinue reading “Let me keep my distance, always, from those who have the answers. Let me keep company always with those who say, “Look!” and laugh in astonishment, and bow their heads. -Mary Oliver”
Be tender with God as God is tender with us. – Shemaiah Gonzalez
In her article, “Choosing Joy,” author Shemaiah Gonzalez writes about Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ, and his care for those in the formerly incarcerated community, who he calls “homies.” His ministry, Homeboy Industries, is impressive and inspiring. Fr. Greg is a real wisdom figure for me, and I count touring him around my former school amongContinue reading “Be tender with God as God is tender with us. – Shemaiah Gonzalez”
Faith lifts the soul, hope supports it, experience says it must, and love says…let it be! -Elizabeth Ann Seton
(Photo courtesy of Seton Hall University) In the Catholic tradition, today marks the feast of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, who in the United States is celebrated as one of the Founders of the Daughters of Charity. I have had the great fortune to be formed by, and to walk alongside, the Daughters here in CaliforniaContinue reading “Faith lifts the soul, hope supports it, experience says it must, and love says…let it be! -Elizabeth Ann Seton”
And say that today a new dream we wrote, say that as long we have humanity, we will forever have hope. -Amanda Gorman (An Ode We Owe)
As we say yes to the walk of faith, we too can find our place in the greatest story ever told, the story of God’s purposes lived out in and through our simple existence. -Ruth Haley Barton
As I write this post, my children are in the room next to my home office, playing Pictionary together after a relaxing morning of art, backyard basketball, practicing guitars and plenty of time on the phone for our oldest child. It’s great for them to have a break from school and sports’ practices, and IContinue reading “As we say yes to the walk of faith, we too can find our place in the greatest story ever told, the story of God’s purposes lived out in and through our simple existence. -Ruth Haley Barton”
With love and patience, nothing is impossible. -Daisaku Ikeda
Advent is a time of waiting, and I am enjoying this reflective season. Being intentional, spending time outdoors, pacing myself amidst a flurry of activities (both personal and professional) and keeping my daily reflective practice routines have been essential. As I’ve previously referenced, one of these disciplines is an “Advent Attitudes” email from Loyola PressContinue reading “With love and patience, nothing is impossible. -Daisaku Ikeda”
The greatest manifestation of the power of God comes when we work together to find ways to be together and do justice together and love together and stand together. —Yvette Flunder
I hope that this Thanksgiving week affords each of us some time to reflect and discern how we can give back, in appreciation for the gifts God affords us. In particular I pray that our common humanity may inspire us to prioritize those in our society in greatest need. As for me, I am mostContinue reading “The greatest manifestation of the power of God comes when we work together to find ways to be together and do justice together and love together and stand together. —Yvette Flunder”
[Gratitude] bravely pauses and takes account of life—of everything going on—and chooses to say thank you for the whole of it. Vinita Hampton Wright
I read this brief reflection at the start to my week: Finding Your Perfect Point of Gratitude. It has framed my attempt to approach this week with increased awareness of the everyday blessings that God affords me – and yes, even those which are wrapped up as challenges. Noteworthy experiences include an alternate route throughContinue reading “[Gratitude] bravely pauses and takes account of life—of everything going on—and chooses to say thank you for the whole of it. Vinita Hampton Wright”
Keeping the Faith 