Sin: an offense against religious or moral law; an action that is or is felt to be highly reprehensible; an often serious shortcoming or fault [Merriam-Webster] Pondering that definition for... Read More
Hopefully, most of you reading this have never personally experienced the destruction and devastation of an earthquake as it erupts beneath your feet. If you have, you are more than... Read More
No, I’m not talking about that kind of pregnancy. On the other hand, I believe there are more similarities than we realize between the gestation of babies and the birthing... Read More
It’s not a stretch to say the journey through 2020 looked a lot like the accompanying photo. Foggy. Uncertain. Stark and uncomfortable. Yet, for many of us, these past months... Read More
As we journey through a holiday season like no other we have experienced, may we open our hearts to the peace and joy the Divine offers in the awareness of... Read More
The accompanying photo brings to mind an incident that happened years ago when my beloved and I were first married. My mother-in-law, a gifted seamstress in her own right, told... Read More
Some people—unfortunately and too often, women—are considered overly emotional. While it’s true there may be physiological reasons for their frequent or sudden outbursts of feelings, it would be a mistake... Read More
As we celebrate a Thanksgiving different than any we have ever experienced, may we open our hearts with gratitude to the blessings of Divine love, grace, and mercy Have no... Read More
Some folks are a fan of the philosophy “fake it till you make it.” While I can understand why they might believe this to be a worthwhile venture, I’ve never... Read More
One of the most frequent topics in spiritual direction is emotions. “Why do I feel this way?” “What am I supposed to do with them?” These questions seem more relevant... Read More