Saint Clare: Making the Stranger Our Neighbor
We live in a culture in which money seems to be the answer to all our problems.
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Saint Lawrence: Reminding Us of the True Treasures of the Church
Since Lawrence was the chief financial officer in Rome, he was given the option by the Roman prefect to surrender the “treasures of the church” and receive his freedom or resist and be put to death.
Argula von Grumbach and the Saints We Do Not Know
Argula was — for a while — a wife, mother of four, and extremely privileged. Until she started speaking out.
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Pauli Murray: on time saint
What does it mean for someone to be born ahead of their time? People say that about Pauli Murray. I
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.
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.
To all the holy troublemakers in the making
My children’s bookshelves are lined with thick books about inspiring people.
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?
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
