Spirituality
The Self
What is the Self? In all our relationships we tend to unconsciously fill a role, such as subordinate before our boss, parent to our child, expert before someone seeking...
Reflections
Advent, Merton, and Mary
Thomas Merton is known for his prayer which begins, “My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me....
Ignatian Prayer
Praying with Art
Some new age philosophies say that the five senses are the tip of the iceberg and that there are deeper realities beyond our bodily senses. I think St. Ignatius...
Reflections
Too Soon to Listen to Christmas Music?
I have to admit that I've slowly been working Christmas music into my music listening in the last couple of weeks. Every year I hear the same complaint that...
Reflections
God in the Messiness
The other Sunday I had the pleasure of witnessing a Baptism at Mass. It's one of my favorite sacraments, because it joyfully welcomes a new member into our Christian...
Reflections
The Forgotten Painting
I made a visit home to my parents a couple weeks ago, and as I was sitting in the living room I noticed a framed abstract print on one...