On this day in 1977, Jesuit priest Rutilio Grande was assassinated as a victim of El Salvador’s civil war. Rutilio was a courageous person of the people, who advocated for an end to the war and equal treatment for all. A visit to El Salvador decades ago had a profound influence upon me as aContinue reading “Faith is the bird that feels light and sings when the dawn is still dark. -Rabindranath Tagore”
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Leading with an open heart helps you stay alive in your soul. -Ronald Heifitz & Marty Linsky
Last night we played a family board game and listened to a Bob Dylan record. It was so nice to wind down our evening together and connect over laughter, music, and healthy competition. I had plenty of time to recall last night’s enjoyment on my drive into the office this morning, when I found myselfContinue reading “Leading with an open heart helps you stay alive in your soul. -Ronald Heifitz & Marty Linsky”
“God, You stayed. Thank You. I did what I could. Now, You keep watch.” -Modern Serenity Proverb
I have been thinking quite a bit about the concepts of unconditional love and radical forgiveness. Both of these traits seem to be needed in today’s world, and I also find moments for practice within my life these days. Embracing these belief systems and placing them into action require a discipline and intentionality that atContinue reading ““God, You stayed. Thank You. I did what I could. Now, You keep watch.” -Modern Serenity Proverb”
May you be safe. May you be happy. May you be healthy. -Calm Meditation App
I recently sat in the corner of my backyard with my dog, soaking up the rays of sun. The ten minutes I spent sitting still and petting Bingo felt like a lifetime. In the busyness of life, I never cease to be amazed by how important it is to slow down. Rest. Reflect. In thisContinue reading “May you be safe. May you be happy. May you be healthy. -Calm Meditation App”
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” -Oprah Winfrey
Today I focus on gratitude as we enjoy this Thanksgiving week. I am ready for a break. I pray for peace in our communities and in our world. Blessings on your week ahead! Prayer for Our Blessings Lord, you provide for all our needs. You know us and You love us and You invite usContinue reading ““Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” -Oprah Winfrey”
Hope is not a simple fairy tale wish. -Sr. Lavina D’Souza
The other night my youngest kids were laughing with us and telling stories of their day. I had been playing my guitar until they came into our room, and in the midst of our conversation my daughter ran upstairs to bring in her ukulele. She surprised us by playing a family-favorite tune of ours fromContinue reading “Hope is not a simple fairy tale wish. -Sr. Lavina D’Souza”
There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. -Leonard Cohen
This morning on the drive school my daughter put on a Halloween mix. Typically she acts like a 13 year old going on 18, yet this morning I again experienced the sweetness of her childhood by how excited she was to listen to “The Purple People Eater.” She’s helping me get in the spirit forContinue reading “There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. -Leonard Cohen”
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”
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”
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 