When the Distractions Become You
These desert mothers were not escaping society as much as they were escaping themselves
Saints
The God of Light, of Love
John, for me, is the apostle of light, the apostle who shines the light on the true nature of our God and our Lord and Savior.
Saints
Observing the Feast of Saint Stephen by Doing
I first learned of Stephen, as I suspect many of us do, via Wenceslas and his walk over deep, crisp, and even snow. In that lovely song, Stephen serves largely as the backdrop for an allegory about kingship.
Courage to Ask: Feast of Thomas the Apostle
After a year of online Sunday School, he had lots of questions.
How Our Family Celebrates Saint Nicholas
When we made the decision to opt out of hosting Christmas for my family last year, my husband and I sat down to brainstorm how to make the holiday season extra special for our girls.
Running for Christ with Saint Andrew
As Christians, Saint Andrew reminds us that following Christ requires us to surrender our need for notoriety and acclaim.
Navigating the Gospel with Hilda of Whitby
Many years ago, before I attended seminary, I worked as a volunteer for the Anglican Church of Tanzania to facilitate youth programs in the section of the country that bordered Rwanda.
Margaret of Scotland’s Lessons on Immigration and Compassion
An American friend recently introduced me to Ted Lasso — a comedy series about an American football coach who is brought
Celebrating Leo the Great and Aspiring Princesses
Saint Leo shows us that leadership is not synonymous with might, but instead with doing what is right.
Weeping in Church with Margery Kempe
One of the things that Margery Kempe is known for is her excessive and disruptive weeping. Her favorite place to cry was in churches, but she would cry anywhere—on pilgrimages, on the street, during times of silent prayer.