Happy New Year – Welcome the new Church Year – Advent begins November 29th
November 29 begins the new church year with the season of Advent. Here are some interesting facts about Advent: The word Advent, from Latin, means “the coming.” For centuries, Advent has been a time of spiritual reflection as well as cheer and anticipation.Advent is the beginning of the chu

Three Thoughts about Thankfulness - 2009 Thanksgiving Reflection
The United States celebrates a day of Thanksgiving this week. Many families pause and share something they are thankful for as they stuffed themselves with food, football, and family.Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians

Weekend Reflections on the Word of God - November 22, 2009
Lectio Divina - a holy reading of the Bible slowly, savoring it, and enjoying it with the Lord – is the spiritual practice of sacred reading of the scriptures. The intention is not to learn or gain information but to deepen our relationship with God. St Benedict encourages us to “to listen with the

My Conditional Love and God’s Unconditional Love
Once a month I help to facilitate the spiritual formation of a small group of people called to be spiritual directors. This past weekend we discussed Gerald May’s book Will and Spirit. This book fed my soul and mind in numerous ways, but one section in particular resonated in my heart.Buried in the midd

Does God Giggle? A Prayer for Spiritual Silliness
Dear Creator God, I am in awe of all you have made – the morning sun, the majestic mountains, and the shimmering seas.The Bible tells me we are created in your image. I cling to that promise when I wear the mask of piety or struggle to be loving.When I kiss my granddaughter’s neck and tickle her