Who wouldn’t love sliding down a white sand slope under blue skies in a bright green saucer sled? Crystals of white glisten in the sun and swirl
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
Merry Christmas and a Christmas Coloring Page
May the peace of the Infant Jesus fill your hearts with joy this Christmas and always! 2020 has been full of challenges and living in the moment in
Detachment Beyond Downsizing
What happened to November? It sped by with nary a blog post or subscriber email for my readers! Instead, the month presented an opportunity to grow
Visit Saint John Vianney in Charles County MD
A prayerful Saturday road trip with a friend turned into a visit to the Shrine of Saint John Vianney. The beauty of pilgrimage is that not only does
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
The Badlands Are Very Good
Pastel striped buttes and fantastic shapes rise out of the plains in the Badlands. As I passed through South Dakota, I headed for an overnight stop
NYC’s 9/11 Memorial Speaks to the Pandemic
As Memorial Day approaches, I recall my visit to New York City last year. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum - and the nearby churches - struck me with the
Communion in Owensville May 8th
This morning delighted and refreshed me. I participated in Mass in person for the first time in over seven weeks. As I head west, I stop at