I was fortunate enough to work for several years at a parish that was richly diverse in culture. The church was located near a major airport and demographically expressed the patterns of immigration. For many years, it has been predominantly…
June has been designated as National Indigenous History Month, with June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day. The painful history of European colonization and the subjugation of Indigenous peoples has caused almost irreparable harm to nations, communities, families and individuals…
Father’s Day is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a celebration of love and commitment. I think every father experiences, in his own way, the profound love God has for his children. From the moment a child is…
One of the foundational pieces of our spiritual journey is this: to fully receive the invitation to ongoing transformation. To see, to hear, and to perceive in a new and deeper way. To allow basic truths to settle deeper into…
Ahhh… summertime! If we play our cards right, the season offers us some moments of rest, relaxation and reading – by a lake, in a nearby park, in our own backyard or on the porch. If you’re looking for inspirational…
In his first press conference after his election, Pope Leo XIV drew on the dream of his predecessor to lay out a vision for a world shaped by “communicators of hope.” Today (June 1) being the 59th annual World Day…