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.
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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
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.
Each and All Saints
When we offer nighttime prayers at our house, we always include a section of ‘thank you, God’.
Lancelot Andrewes and Icons for Vocation
Spiderman’s real name was Peter Parker, and the wit and brains were a part of Peter before he became Spiderman. That gave me hope. I was sort of a dorky, nerdy kid, and if a kid like Peter could become something great, then maybe I could, too.
Thecla’s Story of Agency
Those of us reading this blog, in general, have freedom that would have been unimaginable to Thecla. But what does our faith tell us about our freedom?