A couple of years ago I saw a homeless person begging on the street. I was moved and decided to buy him some food and engage him in conversation. I … Continued
There has never been a time in my life in which the reality of death has been so prevalent and in the forefront. I guess that would make sense, working … Continued
I’m not a mother, but I can see that for most of the women I know being a mother is one of the most fulfilling and meaningful things in their … Continued
We don’t speak much of purgatory in current times. Perhaps because it is seen as negative, or as part of fire and brimstone subject matter. Purgatory, however, is a very … Continued
One of my biggest fears one year ago was to have to self-isolate for 14 days. Anyone who knows me knows I don’t usually like being on my own indoors … Continued
In his book Out of the Black Shadows, Stephen Lungu describes his life journey, from his difficult childhood and life as a gang leader and terrorist, to becoming one of … Continued
Not long ago a dear friend of mine passed away. Rachel was 98 years old. When her sons told me about her passing, I was struck by a sense of … Continued
As we approach Lent, I ask myself why God would choose to deprive himself of food, people, and comfort for 40 days. Why did Jesus put himself through the experience … Continued
We may be wondering if the joy and true meaning of Christmas can be genuinely celebrated this year when there are restrictions on gathering, on worship, and perhaps even on … Continued
We are approaching the Hallowtide season and some of us may be asking: what is Hallowtide about? How can we reclaim Hallowtide for what it truly is starting in our … Continued