Ever wonder how the big names in Catholic spirituality seem so calm and collected? They seem to have found and be connected with something that gives their view of the world, and the way they engage with the world, a deep abiding peacefulness. I can laugh and say, "It's like they know something we don't! … Continue reading How to Worry Less and Connect More
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Your Wake-Up Call from Love Today
If you follow the daily biblical readings in the Liturgy of the Word for the Catholic Church, you will see that today's reading from John's first letter includes the most straightforward, and in some ways complete, explanation of God that there is: God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God, and God … Continue reading Your Wake-Up Call from Love Today
Your Love is the Source of Your Forgiveness
Early summer's warm weather and revitalizing rains have greened the landscape here in Central Minnesota this month. The pastures fill with good fodder for horses and all creatures alike, and the woods are full of life. I think it is true that you can't give something that you don't already have. When it comes to … Continue reading Your Love is the Source of Your Forgiveness
Your Moments Are Sacred Time…Always
Growing up in rural Wisconsin and in Minnesota, I learned that the lichen I see growing on rocks in the wilderness grows at an extremely slow rate. A small spot of lichen represents years, or even decades of growth. Learning this made me more aware of ways we can see time from different perspectives and … Continue reading Your Moments Are Sacred Time…Always
“Do you hear that?” — What God Has to Say to You
Winter is beginning its waning here in Central Minnesota. The sun rises just a little bit more to the north and the snow recedes revealing all the slumbering flora of last year. One could be tempted to excitedly announce the end of winter today, but the wiser person has patience and understands the longer and … Continue reading “Do you hear that?” — What God Has to Say to You
Central Minnesota Religious Orders Host Life Awareness Retreat for Vocations Interest
(photo: St. Benedict's Monastery, Minnesota, 2026) Here in Central Minnesota we are fortunate to serve as a home for more than a few religious orders and monastic communities, including Franciscan Sisters, Poor Clares, Maryknolls, Crosiers, Benedictine Sisters and Benedictine Brothers. This event is an opportunity to explore what "vocation" really means, as in its original … Continue reading Central Minnesota Religious Orders Host Life Awareness Retreat for Vocations Interest
Meditation Nurtures Mind, Body, and Spirit for Forgiveness
(art: Saint Clare of Assisi) In September I wrote an article entitled The Way to Forgiveness: Quiet and Meditation that explained how quiet meditation can help move you mentally and spiritually to the place you need to be in order for you to be ready to engage with forgiveness. Our Franciscan tradition includes exemplars of meditation … Continue reading Meditation Nurtures Mind, Body, and Spirit for Forgiveness
Live and Forgive 