Music for Advent during a pandemic
Here we are. We’re in Advent … during a pandemic. Every year, holding out hope and waiting in…
Hope in hard times is an element of our prophetic vocation
I’ve been catching myself singing and there’s a surprising theme to the songs. Considering the state of things,…
November invitation
after all hallows eve & all saints, all souls i admit my longing for slowing, resting. i name…
Hope, not fear, during power transition and other uncertain times
In less than a week, votes will be counted. In less than a week, we might know the…
Democracy is collapsing, but let’s imagine how the church could change that
I was in another Zoom meeting with my friend, another Catholic sister who is a professor on a…
On the good days
On the good days, I am conscious of the discoveries. This life under COVID-19 has been full of…
Lament and hope go hand in hand
“Say her name!” I yelled, and the crowds roared back: “Breonna Taylor!” After days of protests of the…
Hope and heartache on this side of the grave
I understand that my death could come any day. My own life experiences have etched this understanding into…
System upset, then and now
During a sacred meal with his friends, the rabbi mixed-up the ritual. When he stood and put a…
Back to the basics in a time of war
In the light of the epiphany star and the glowing headlines this week, the Spirit is convincing me…