I sit here penning this national reflection on the first day of Lent ‘26. The Forty Days, or Quadragesima, have marked one of the most intense periods of fasting, study and reflection in the Church since the fourth century. Originally this time was set aside for...
Artwork: Ignited, by Leslie Young Marks “Now, in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers.” (Acts 13:1a) And what a bunch they were. Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. (Acts...
Artwork: “Immaculate Heart of Mary” by Stephen B. Whatley. Words of the prophet Isaiah have been echoing in my mind like the tolling bells of an ancient cathedral this advent – beckoning – calling. Awakening? “Comfort ye, comfort ye my people,...
Unbelievable. Another year gone – no – blown by! After moving around the country quite a bit this year and with the fond memories of being a part of our six Gatherings this past fall and early winter, I can’t shake how deeply grateful I am for our lean...
“Meanwhile, friends, wait patiently for the Master’s Arrival. You see farmers do this all the time, waiting for their valuable crops to mature, patiently letting the rain do its slow but sure work. Be patient like that. Stay steady and strong. The Master could arrive...
