The Patron Saint of the Birdbath
I just about coughed out my coffee while chatting with a friend and lifelong Franciscan when I heard her casually mention how one-dimensional Saint Francis of Assisi had become—reduced to...
Female Doctors of the Church
If you are like me, occasions like International Women’s Month bring to mind a vast number of women and the work they are about in the world: religious Sisters, moms,...
Entering Into Lent With the Shepherd and the Lamb
Here in Denver, the National Western Stock Show is a big annual event and has been happening since 1906. It begins with an iconic parade of Longhorns through the streets...
The Lord's Unexpected Love
Baptism can conjure up all sorts of images for us: perhaps the Baptism of a child, the reception of a loved one into the Church on Easter Vigil, or your...
Emulating Saint John's Proximity To Jesus
Perhaps the most fitting snapshot to begin a conversation on Saint John, the “beloved disciple,” is by looking at the first and last sentences of his Gospel account: “In the...
Mother Frances Cabrini
A surprising thing happened on March 10, 2020. The state of Colorado declared October 2 Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini Day. Such a declaration was a first on many levels, but...
At What Cost?: Intentional Purchasing
On an errand for carpet cleaner this morning, I stopped into a store known for their low prices. It was one of those rare occasions where I had one thing...
The Sound of Freedom Review
I am particularly delighted any time there is something that moves the human heart for which no algorithm can give an account. Now and then a movie comes out that...
The Bee-attitudes
Patron Saints of Beekeeping The third Sunday in August is celebrated as National Honey Bee Day in the United States. Honeybees have become more or less a darling of conservationist...
RETURN Series // Gathering To Spread the Good News
“Go, and announce the Gospel of the Lord!” More often than not, this is how we are sent forth from Mass. A friend of ours says jokingly that a better...
RETURN Series // The Tennis Match
On the surface, the Parable of the Prodigal Son is a story of returning. Dig a little deeper and you will be captivated by the beautiful illustration of the nature...
Allow God To Surprise You
One of the most insightful questions anyone has ever asked me was this: to which Person of the Trinity do you most frequently turn? Let that question sink in for...
