The Rule of Benedict

The Rule of Benedict

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.  The legalization of...
The Dumb Ox

The Dumb Ox

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click hereHis classmates would never have voted him Most Likely to Succeed.He pressed the scales at something like 300 pounds. He was shy and spoke slowly, if he happened to speak at all. His fellow students...
The Ends of the Earth

The Ends of the Earth

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click hereSkellig Michael is a special place.For centuries this tiny crag of an island about 7 miles southwest of Ireland was known chiefly as the reclusive home of thousands of seabirds and a handful of...