A gem with a name
On the second floor of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, protected behind glass, are numerous gemstones and geological formations. Formed by a masterful...
Releasing the echoing life within
On a recent trip with the saints we visited a large series of caverns. Above ground there was nothing unusual or impressive. But as...
Gaining a wider lens of life
Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians is truly a profound book. Despite being born and raised in Christianity, it is a shame that I’ve...
No time to delay
“I meant to…” “I was planning to…” So much of our lives is spent talking about things we never actually do: the plans we...
My “first communion”
Like many people who grew up in Catholic school, I remember my first communion. I recall taking classes to learn about the Eucharist, the...
Resolution in the new year
New Year's Day brings most people to a point of introspection — reflecting on what we’ve learned, how we've disappointed ourselves or others, the...
From a thick cloud to a heaven of clearness
When we are buried in our daily routines, handling one issue after another, our vision often becomes blurry to the Lord. We are hemmed...
Building a precise ecology for life
A few days ago, I had a fish aquarium set up in my room. On Friday, a brother showed up with a five-gallon empty...
Not fixed, but transformed
We bought a used Buick years ago. It drove well, was comfortable, and looked good on the outside, but it had a serious flaw....