Celebrating Those Who Welcome
At the end of last year my family and I made a move to a new part of the country, to a new diocese, to a new church.
Saints
Recognizing Barnabas and All Extraordinary Encouragers
Twelve years ago, I packed up my beloved Virginia home of nearly a decade and moved to New England. 72 hours later, amid a sea of boxes, I called my best friend Merritt—2,000 miles away—certain that I had made a mistake.
The Profound Act of Showing Up
Everyone told me that visiting Iona, a small island off of the western coast of Scotland would be a magical, otherworldly experience.
To all the holy troublemakers in the making
My children’s bookshelves are lined with thick books about inspiring people.
Julian of Norwich: Christ Our Mother
This year, Saint Julian’s feast day coincides with Mother’s Day.
The Faithful Confidence and Fortitude of Catherine of Sienna
What strikes me most about Catherine of Sienna’s story is her fortitude.
Learning from the Courage and Witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
What does it means to be a follower of Jesus when authoritarian leaders co-opt the gospel of peace for their own agenda of war and oppression?
Walking the Way of Love with Absalom Jones
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”