I have many things to write and tell about. My heart is overflowing with things to share, both joyful and painful.
But for today, I am content to enjoy with you this crisp autumn morning. Fall is indeed upon us. Not only are the nights cooler, but the morning chill carries with it an expectancy that [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Theology’
6 Oct
Fall-ing
2 Oct
Empowerment
Be the change you wish to see in the world. -Mahatma Gandhi
One of the most wonderful things about my time as a high school teacher was seeing the students actively live out the values that we discussed in our daily 50 minutes together. It was seeing the “a-ha!” in their eyes when they realized they [...]
18 Aug
Potent Potential
I blogged a while ago about wasted potential, but I think it’s important to consider a little more about what this very loaded term means. I’ve probably been using it too loosely lately, but it’s such an important part of my personal theology that I think it merits some direct attention.
“Potential” is a tricky term. [...]
22 Jul
The Value of a Mentor
A continual lesson in my life seems to be to hold gently the balance between being a gutsy risk taker and a humble apprentice.
Here we are in New Jersey, miles away from our home in California but feeling right at home in the house of my incredible set of in-laws. Robert’s parents really do feel [...]
19 Jul
Seeking the Sabbath
I’m sure this is the first posting of many regarding my personal reflections on what Sabbath means. The readings from Mass certainly prompted the timing of this blog, but it’s something that Rob and I have been in conversation about for a few months now.
So the Bible says that even God set aside a day [...]
18 Jun
The Ripples
Some tragedy has struck my family recently. Because of the personal nature of it all, I’m not going to get into the details here. But I do have some thoughts I need to share…
When the show “Joan of Arcadia” (a brilliant and poignant reflection on practical Christian theology) was on the air, it had a consistant [...]
Just a joyful Catholic girl trying to live as simply and consciously and gratefully as possible in this beautiful, amazing world...and bringing as many as possible along for the ride.