Loyola Press in Partnership with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Department of Justice, Peace and Development In this beautifully illustrated book, we follow a young girl named Sylvie from the small country of Burkina Faso in Western Africa and the experience of Mike, a Catholic Relief Services worker working in the region. Having… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Drop by Drop
privilege noun priv·i·lege \ˈpriv-lij, ˈpri-və-\ : a right or benefit that is given to some people and not to others : a special opportunity to do something that makes you proud (Merriam-Webster) I grew up in a single parent home, the daughter and granddaughter of educators, not affluent but replete with love and the basic… Continue reading Living a Life of Privilege
Every now and then, we are given those moments where we glimpse an aspect of ourselves embodied distinctively in the rather small bodies of our children. We are reckoned with the fact that for better or worse, they have assumed a bit of our personality, abilities, perspective or approach to life. Today, I stood in… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: A Spirituality Glimpsed
At the mountain of God, Horeb, Elijah came to a cave, where he took shelter. But the word of the LORD came to him, “Go outside and stand on the mountain before the LORD; the LORD will be passing by.” A strong and heavy wind was rending the mountains and crushing rocks before the LORD—… Continue reading The Sound of Silence
With so much going on around us these days, have you ever found yourself in what seems to be the consistent cycle of playing catch up without the necessary time for all the things you love? Do you feel that you lack the time to reflect on the essential elements of your day or shed… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Writing and Spirituality
Can you recall a landmark moment in your life? A time when it became suddenly visible what truly mattered, and where God was in it all? The following is one of my very own- all but a blink of God's eyes yet a graced moment when I will forever felt held. It was a late Spring morning in… Continue reading What Truly Matters
If you find yourself wanting to grow spiritually, and to understand the connection in our shared journey as a people of faith, this is a sincerely beautiful witness! Available through Loyola Press. Mercy in the City is a witty and truly authentic grappling with the living out of our faith and call to do more… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Mercy in the City
This Memorial Day, we remember family members, friends and loved ones who have given their lives in service to our country and for the freedom we so cherish. At the heart of all of this, we long for peace. My Grandpa Ferrell penned this poem while the Vietnam War was in full swing. It echoes… Continue reading Memorial Day: Freedom Prayer
You are invited to join me this week for An Engaging Faith on Breadbox Media daily at 4pm EST Breaking into your ordinary with the extraordinary ... Over the next few weeks, as part of this blog, I will be highlighting a guest from An Engaging Faith. If you have missed any of these… Continue reading An Engaging Faith:Donald Maldari
One year ago I was in Chicago- amidst its tree lined enclaves, diversity of Devon Avenue, beauty of its Gardens and splendor of Holy Name. Striding comfortably through Loyola’s historic Water Tower and Lake Shore campuses, I felt less like one of this city’s many tourists and more as if I had come home. Strange to… Continue reading Worth Revisiting:Loyola Chicago
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