Meditations
Strawberry Vinaigrette
August 9, 2022
By Lucia Ferrara
This strawberry vinaigrette is the perfect dressing for summertime salads. It’s light and fresh, with a touch of sweetness that pairs nicely with the just-out-of-the-garden lettuces and greens available now.
Video Series: “I Can Only Imagine”
August 8, 2022
By Kathy Keary
Today we will deepen our reflection on emotions that stir within us when watching a music video featuring the song, “I Can Only Imagine.”
August Taize: We are a new creation
August 5, 2022
This August, we will celebrate the creation of the U.S. Province of the Precious Blood and the Feast of the Assumption of Mary.
A Spirituality of Discernment: Tending the Still, Small Voice
August 1, 2022
By Kathy Keary
The instances when we are oblivious to God’s guidance are too many to count. Nevertheless, the divine keeps trying to reach us. Embracing that we are the beloved of God is fundamental to the spirituality of discernment.
Video Series: Meditating with Zentangle
July 25, 2022
By Kathy Keary
We are going to have fun today! Have you ever heard of or tried Zentangle? It is an active, creative form of meditation where you create beautiful, structured designs whether you are an artist or not.
Family Matters: Summer trips your family will cherish
July 22, 2022
By Lucia Ferrara
Does your family take time away together in the summer? Do you all go on vacation? Staycation? Weekend trips? Day trips? These adventures are important for the entire family.
Discernment Part 1: A Personal Story
July 18, 2022
As a spiritual director, it is not uncommon for people to seek my assistance as they sort out where God is leading them. We all engage in discernment throughout our lives. As we begin a series on discernment, I offer a snippet of my own story.
Video Series: “Underneath a Canopy of Stars”
July 11, 2022
By Kathy Keary
Respond through the arts to a passionately crafted, emotionally charged music video that speaks of satisfying the hunger in our hearts to return to a reassuring sense of God's abiding presence in our lives.
July Taizé: Freedom, sacrifice and responsibility
July 8, 2022
Taizé is an ecumenical, meditative prayer experience using music, chants and scripture. We gather on the first Thursday of every month. The theme for July is Freedom, sacrifice and responsibility.
Out of Contemplation Grows Action
July 5, 2022
By Kathy Keary
As our relationship with God evolves through contemplative prayer, our circle of concern for others widens. We realize that not only are we the beloved of God, but everyone is a child of God deserving of our love. As we draw into deeper communion with the divine, our sense of unity with others is fortified propelling us to action.