The struggle with loving
Her wide arms reach and summon. I feel the lure even from a mile away. I met her,…
Thanksgiving Traditions for the Sake of the Common Good
I would like to take on some new practices that challenge the racist systems harming the United States, support a sustainable way of living on Earth and promote the common good.
We are endangered species, but Franciscan values could save us
At my new home in Chicago, I can visit the shore of Lake Michigan, and I like to…
For the Love of Earth
Today is the World Day of Prayer for Creation! This is an ecumenical and global day of prayer.…
On Earth, Heaven
Gospel living is messy. It takes a lot of work, prayer, devotion and love to be God’s instrument…
Heaven and Earth: Lessons learned in Assisi
This past summer I had a profound experience that helped me to remember that heaven and earth are…
mercy, children of the earth
Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had…