Finding grace in flowers and snow and everywhere in between
Margaret of Cortona is remembered for her spirit of repentance and supplication.
reconciliation
The Season of the Snipe
Is there such a thing as the liturgical season of the snipe? The side-eye? The passive aggressive glare, or the directly aggressive loading or unloading of the dishwasher?
No? Well, there should be.
And right the day must win.
I used to live on Quintard Road. It’s named for Charles T. Quintard, one of the patron saints of Sewanee, Tennessee.
Post-divorce, what is reconciliation? This Lent, how can I be made new?
Pain, time, and distance have created a wedge that may never be overcome. What does that mean for my ministry of reconciliation?
It’s Christ’s World, Not Harvey Weinstein’s
Bodies are whole and holy; both our own and those of others are to be treasured and respected.
Reconciliation of a Penitent: What Is It and What Can I Expect if I Try It?
A new book contains reflection and practical helps for the rite of sacramental reconciliation.
Reconciliation is at the heart of family life – and church life too.
Being turned away at another church taught me the value of the sacrament of reconciliation in my own.
Drama among the saints: St. Mark’s story has lessons for us.
Even though Mark, Peter and Paul were direct followers of Jesus Christ, they had issues. The light of Christ still shone though.
My First Confession: Apologizing to God
The heavy stone of guilt was lifted. This was not magic, but mystery.
Day 8: Pray for Forgiveness
Being forgiven – and forgiving others – is at the core of our faith.
