Hope in the Lord — Advent, a season to become a true neighbor
byI am enjoying my study of “Fratelli Tutti,” the brand-new encyclical by Pope Francis, given as a gift to explore social friendship in this…
Editorials & Commentary
Between Amens — Need for God’s ransom endures
by“O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel.” It’s a familiar part of our Advent repertoire, but what does it mean? The concept…
Share the Journey — A time of hope
byAdvent is a time of hope: a season in which those of us still in darkness await the coming of the light. But it…
Hope in the Lord — Grateful, Generous and Joyful this Thanksgiving
byFor the second year in a row, I will miss spending my Thanksgiving weekend with the monks of Gethsemani. Last year my cancer treatment…
The Good Steward — Holiday in the time of pandemic
byHolidays can be hard times for people who are in poor health, homeless or who are experiencing emotional or financial difficulties. Especially during this…
Living Mission — Death is universal, but funeral practices are different
byHuman beings around the world experience the same basic life events. The sequence, the length, the impact of events may vary, but most of…
Hope in The Lord — Visiting the graves in the cemetery
byTwo weeks ago, I returned to Pennsylvania for the burial of a very good friend with whom I grew up. At the same time,…
Between Amens — November full of ‘liturgical delights’
byThe month of November serves up so many liturgical delights. It begins with the beautiful feasts of All Saints and All Souls, which remind…
Share the Journey — Refugees work alongside those assisting them
byWhen you work with people who are resettling in a new country, like I do, it’s easy to fall into an unwanted power dynamic…
Hope in the Lord — Much Obliged: Our Duty to Worship with Joy
byI always enjoyed old movies when one of the characters turned to another and said that he is “much obliged.” It seems so polite,…