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Walking a Labyrinth in a Distanced Manner

When you read the word labyrinth what comes to mind? Do you remember the first time you heard about a labyrinth? Was it …

It’s almost too much for the senses … the whisper of the veil falling from the cross high above the altar, the rasp of bundled …

Editors Note: During a recent Lenten gathering of old seminary friends via Zoom, Lyndsey Medford led the group in writing and …

The practice of giving blessings is an important one theologically and for our community life together. In the act of …

In a multi-tasking, stressful and just overall busy life, the gentle sound of the beads of my rosary leaving my pocket has become …

Author's Note: I am writing from my perspective as a priest, but many lay leaders provide meaningful pastoral care, even in the …

To download this beautiful resource for households that supports the celebration of Christmas at home as a PDF, click …

To download this beautiful resource for households that supports the celebration of Advent at home as a PDF, click …

Simple, routine family prayer practices remind us of who we are, create belonging and an environment of emotional and spiritual …

It has been a good and joyful thing to watch laypeople and priests and deacons lead Compline and other daily offices across the …

Saints Like Us My personal hero/guiding saint is Mr. Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood fame. He was an ordinary, modern …

May we come to live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For Those who are Angry and Outraged, and Those …