Prison reform and COVID-19
Quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic forced many of us into involuntary confinement and isolation. The painful experience reminded…
The spirituality of dumpster diving
I started dumpster diving because of free boxes. I live on the edge of Hyde Park, an affluent…
Vita ex Morte
Loss. It’s a strange word. It implies that you once had a thing and now, not only is…
A Recipe for Spiritual Reckoning
When the pandemic first began a few years ago, I remember one meme, in particular, that said something…
John the Baptist, Patron of Justice
As a teenager, I discovered Oscar Wilde’s “one-act play, Salome”, a retelling of the story of John the…
Simple Thoughts on Small Things
Moments like this kindle sparks of life in me: pausing meal prep to watch birds gathering on the…
Parish Communities: Reflections of Heaven on Earth
Heaven is uncomfortable for me to think about. Sometimes talk about heaven juxtaposes Earth as an evil, tainted…
Letter to Lady Clare from an imperfect Franciscan Sister
August 11, 2022 Dear Lady Clare, As an imperfect Franciscan Sister, I extend my gratitude for the inspiration…
A Story of Our History: Trauma and Systemic Racism
Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Meg Earsley, who celebrates the anniversary of her first vows on Aug. 7,…
Jesus Is Here, Whether You Like It Or Not
It is hot as I walk across the grass. Really hot, with a heat index of 108 degrees,…
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