Brigid’s Day Song
As we look out over our world this St. Brigid’s Day, 2024–there are many reasons to be afraid, but if we look within, the fire of courage arises. Listen to Luka Bloom‘s song, “Don’t Be Afraid of the Light that Shines Within You,” from his album, “Eleven Songs”:

Every Stream Now Made Sacred
“We are not isolated individuals existing in sequestered cells. Rather, we are the sum of all our relationships.”

Honoring the Ordinary
“If the visitation of the magi to the Christ child teaches us anything, it’s that it takes a measure of foolishness to be genuine seekers and worshipers of God…”

Epiphany 2025
“Since the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit has actively renewed the church throughout the ages with fresh revelations of the nature of God the Father and the love of Jesus, His Son.”
A Contemplative Christmas

Christmas 2024
“Whereas the way of the world is to insist on publicity, celebrity, popularity, and getting maximum exposure, God prefers to work in secret…”

Fourth Week of Advent 2024
“…Love cannot and will never calculate losses and profits, or any pragmatic transaction. Love is far beyond commerce and rationality. It is a magnifying lens over the heart (as Mary proclaims: ‘My heart magnifies the Lord’) through which other hearts are caught on fire when we consent to the incarnation of Christ through our own lives.”

Colors in Winter
“Thank you Lord for the color green / That grafts me into the things that grow / and remind us of all that’s good in your creation.”