Why Our Words Matter

Why Our Words Matter

Hello, my friends!   It is good to be back with you for another season of reflecting and growing together. You might remember this past summer we reflected on the revolutionary act of praying the daily office. We...
What is greatness?

What is greatness?

Beloved Friends- What is greatness? How do we decide if someone is great? Do we define greatness in terms of power, privilege, and prestige? What do we teach our children about what it means to be great? Do we measure the greatness of someone by the company they keep,...
The Gift of Living in Community

The Gift of Living in Community

Beloved friends, As I reflect on this past week, I am struck with the simple truth that life is truly best lived in community. We are more than who we can ever be on our own when we dare to share what matters most. Over the past week members of our extended community...
The Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi

The Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi

Beloved Friends- Next Monday, October 4th, is the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. Francis astounded and inspired the Church by taking the gospel literally—not in a narrow fundamentalist sense, but by actually following all that Jesus said and did, joyfully,...