The untidy mix of old and new
The other day, I went for a walk along a road in Indiana between cornfields and luxurious homes,…
A year of messiness and mercy
For many of us 2021 has been a time of grief, turmoil, sorrow and discomfort. We have felt…
The Wild Love of St. Francis
St. Francis loved Christmas. He loved it so much that in the little village of Greccio, Italy, on…
St. Peter and the Spirit of Advent
Not too long ago, one of my dear friends traveled to Rome. Among many noteworthy moments, including an…
AnaYelsi Velasco-Sanchez: Discipleship, Decolonization, and Discomfort
Season 4, Episode 10 of Messy Jesus Business, hosted by Sister Julia Walsh. “When I say everyone belongs,…
We Must Endure: Reflecting on Life and Death in Autumn
We’ve reached something of the zenith of the spooky or supernatural time of year that is mid-autumn. We’ve…
Caring a Hair for the Birds of the Air
Since I began homeschooling my children last year, I’ve felt compelled to raise them as amateur naturalists. We…
Spiritual Accompaniment that Surprises
When people meet me and learn that I am a Catholic Sister, some respond with surprise, excitement or…
Prayer of Mixed Emotions after the Conviction of Derek Chauvin
Lord of Mixed Emotions, thank you for knowing. Thank you for knowing where we hurt, what we fear,…
When Lent gives you lemons, make a curd
We bought a lemon tree a couple of years ago. Bonnie Sue Ellis came home with what appeared…
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