January 1 promises renewal in the new year. The blank calendar beckons to be filled with plans and resolutions for becoming a better you. Perhaps
A Surprise Sodality at St. Ann’s Bethany Beach Parish
A delightful surprise awaited me at St. Ann's Parish in Bethany Beach, Delaware last week. While camping at Delaware Seashore State Park, I searched
NYC’s 9/11 Memorial Speaks to the Pandemic
As the twentieth anniversary of 9/11 approaches, I recall my visit to New York City two years ago. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum - and the nearby
Peace in the Midst of Uncertainty
How do we find or keep peace in the midst of the uncertainty facing us in the world? Politics, the pandemic, social dissension -- all of this can
The Meaning of Epiphany
The meaning of Epiphany is the perfect subject for a pilgrim to explore on January 6, the Feast of the Epiphany. First, and most fundamentally, it is
A gentle conversation on my drive north
Fair warning! This is a very different post than my usual. With encouragement from friends, I'm sharing some of my poetry. I wrote this
Lake Guntersville Reflections
I write this as I prepare to depart from Lake Guntersville, Alabama. Overcrowded conditions and too much unexpected risk changed my comfort with
Global Prayer Today for Protection from Coronavirus
Today on the Feast of Saint Joseph Pope Francis has invited people of all faiths to pray with him at 4 pm EST (3 pm in my Alabama campground). He’ll
Saint Patrick’s Lessons in the Year of Coronavirus
Since coronavirus precluded crowded bars and parades on Saint Patrick's Day, I wrote this little reflection on March 17 about other ways to celebrate