Meditations
Taizé for December: Advent Anticipation
December 3, 2021
We gather in December around an Advent Wreath in anticipation of the Incarnation, of God entering the world and our lives. Rays of light from the wreath’s candles encircle us and those we love.
Video Practice: Lectio Divina: ‘A Bud Shall Blossom’
November 29, 2021
by Kathy Keary
The practice of Lectio Divina opens my heart to the special message that God has for me on a particular day. It is a way for God to communicate to me and it provides me with the opportunity to reflect on that and respond.
A Thanksgivings Day Reflection
November 23, 2021
A foundational task in the work of reconciliation is the healing of memories, Precious Blood Father Robert Schreiter wrote. To heal memories, though we must know the truth about our past. Thanksgiving is probably an ideal time to seek the truth about our origins as a nation.
Contemplative Life Video: Practicing Gratitude
November 22, 2021
We’re beginning a new feature in our series The Contemplative Life. Starting today, we will begin to offer videos in which we will walk the viewer through various types of contemplative prayer.
The Call to Compassion in Judaism
November 15, 2021
By Kathy Keary
“Jewish mysticism teaches that the face of God is imprinted on our hearts, and all we have to do is look within in order to know the truth and act accordingly” ~ Mirabai Starr
November Taize: Celebrating Native American History Month
November 12, 2021
November is Native American Heritage Month. It is a yearly opportunity to learn about native peoples and cultures, and to celebrate the gifts that they bring to our lives and society. Our November Taizé prayer will incorporate elements of Native American prayer. We will praise God and pray for healing among nations.
Building a Community of Hope
November 11, 2021
By Fr. Bill Nordenbrock, CPPS
It is easy to recognize and bemoan a lack of faithfulness in the world and even in our Church. It is much harder to express that recognition in a prayer that remains grounded in hope. Thank God we don’t have to pray alone.
Family Matters #29: Stress and the Holidays
November 10, 2021
By Lucia Ferrara
The hustle and bustle of the holidays can make our stress levels soar! Let us look at how we can overcome overwhelming tension during what is supposed to be the most magical time of the year!
Contemplative Judaism
November 9, 2021
By Kathy Keary
Through the ages, humanity has exhibited an unquenchable thirst to know and be in communion with the Sacred One. Contemplative practices allow the fulfillment of this deep desire to be within our reach.
Respect Life Video Series: Grieving Miscarriages or Stillbirths
November 4, 2021
Members of Virginia-based A Mom’s Peace explain their ministry to families who have experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth. They help the families grieve their loss with funerals and burials among other forms of support.