Marina's Book
Reflections
A Gratitude Resolution
When I was a girl, I was a Girl Scout. Thankfully, we had an active troop leader who took us on all kinds of outdoor excursions, from camping and hiking...
Reflections
Going Off Road in Advent
As we experience this season of Advent, the metaphor of a journey stands out to me. I think about the different journeys, both geographical and interior, that the Gospels...
Spirituality
Walking the Labyrinth
Recently, I walked a labyrinth. There are many ways to walk a labyrinth. One can walk it in silent meditation, attentive to each step and breath. One can walk...
Discernment
Following Our Deepest Desires Like the Bees
Ever since I was a child, I’ve loved honeybees. My grandfather raised them on his retirement farm, and I used to love to help him out at the hives....
Ignatian Prayer
A Morning Offering
While on retreat this past summer, I spent a good deal of time praying for the grace of indifference and asking for the freedom to align my will more...
Reflections
Compost, Dorothy Day, and Transformation
Last year, we acquired a large compost bin to dispose of many of our leaves, weeds, and food waste. Our backyard compost bin is smelly. It’s stinky. In the...