God loves a cheerful giver. -Fr. James Martin, SJ

Life back on the road for work, combined with the start to the academic year at home as well, leads toward a full start to this month of September…and now I realize it’s almost October, ha! I hope that the official end to summer tomorrow marks a welcome time of transition and forward progress forContinue reading “God loves a cheerful giver. -Fr. James Martin, SJ”

Hope is a quality of aliveness. It does not come at the end, as the feeling that results from a happy outcome. Rather, it lies at the beginning, as a pulse of truth that sends us forth.—Cynthia Bourgeault

I am preparing for a family vacation next week and I look forward to time out in nature. This morning, Brigid shared this below reflection with me from her Substack daily perusal. I think it’s an excellent reminder of the importance of seeking balance and rest in our lives. Blessings on your week ahead! TheContinue reading “Hope is a quality of aliveness. It does not come at the end, as the feeling that results from a happy outcome. Rather, it lies at the beginning, as a pulse of truth that sends us forth.—Cynthia Bourgeault”

It’s not that every minute needs to be useful, but the things we pay attention to make us who we are. Over time, they comprise our entire lives. -Katherine Johnson Martinko

This week I offer a simple Lenten reflection along with an invitation to re-focus our time. I invite you to try this 15 minute approach. I found it refreshing! Blessings on your week ahead.  In this holy season of Lent, I come before You with a desire to be changed. Strip away the noise, the clutter, andContinue reading “It’s not that every minute needs to be useful, but the things we pay attention to make us who we are. Over time, they comprise our entire lives. -Katherine Johnson Martinko”