We are separated by the deaths of those we love as they are no longer in the world. The pain we feel is made even more difficult by the inability to honor their passing in a good way. Continue reading Saying Goodbye; Wednesday in the Seventh Week of Easter
A cheerful, happy saint is not the common stereotype. We often think of saints as serious, overly pious, and dour. But why not happy? After all, according to St. Philip, “Cheerful people are led more easily to conversion.” Continue reading Being Cheerful; Memorial of Saint Philip Neri
Our language is an important part of who we are, it informs how we think and how we see the world. If we learn a second language our world expands. If our language is taken away, a part of us goes missing. Continue reading Speaking Plainly; Monday in the Seventh Week of Easter
The Gospel today gives us a glimpse of what that direction forward looks like. This group of misfits, that Jesus called to be his disciples, let go of their fear and doubt and went on to change the world, bringing Good News and hope. Continue reading “I am With You Always”; Feast of the Ascension of the Lord