god forever tries

Welcome to reads of the week! As interesting articles arise, I'll share them with you in an effort to give you a peek into the Catholic news as I see it. New migrant shelter close to completion in Nogales, Sonora: Kino Border Initiative has almost completed work on its new space. During my last visit,… Continue reading reads of the week 6/21/19

I scanned the line of children on the sidewalk waiting to be invited into the small room for breakfast. Some hid behind their mothers and fathers, others gathered with siblings around a game, but one girl noticed me looking, bravely caught my eye, and warmly smiled. I walked over and knelt before her, meeting her… Continue reading children of the border

It is on days like today, when we are asked to wait -- in the Holy Saturdays of our lives -- that I feel restless. Typically, I am extraordinarily good at waiting. I find a good book, snuggle into my chair, and let the hours pass as I enter into worlds and lives that are… Continue reading in the waiting

Holy Thursday is one of my favorite days of the liturgical year because this is the day that Jesus makes it completely and utterly clear how important caring for others is to living a holy life. On this very last day with his best friends, Jesus took the time to do something he had never… Continue reading wash some feet

Dear young one, I was watching the other day as you stood just on the outskirts of the group, the leader holding court perched on the picnic table, the rest of you arranged in a half circle around him, all eyes focused at the apex of the arc. But you, you were just outside the… Continue reading letter to a teen

This is the year I turn 45. I was going to plan a big party with friends, because 45 is kind of a big number. But then I remembered I don't really like planning things and I don't really like being the person people are coming to see, so, no party. Happy 45 to me!… Continue reading happy hug day

I'm not giving up coffee or chocolate or wine or cheese for Lent this year. I'm not promising to exercise more or sleep more, either. I'm not even promising to pray more (although I will anyway, because...LENT!) I'm not giving up anything this year. Instead I'm taking up time with friends. At first glance, adding… Continue reading friends for lent

In Celtic spirituality, thin places are places where heaven and earth are close. These are the places where God's love breaks through so completely that we know we are loved. Thin places used to be an actual location to me. A sun dappled spot in the forest, the beach at sunset, or the place just… Continue reading thin places

It's the common refrain as we gather with friends, acquaintances, or even strangers. The season of stress is upon us and our hands are high in the air embracing the busy-ness in solidarity. Not this year, I say. Not again. This year, I'm determined my hand stays low. I'm tired of being tired from Thanksgiving… Continue reading hands up if you’re stressed

This is one of my busy times at work. My exhausting, everything seems to be culminating to these couple of weeks, busy times. A part of the natural ebb and flow of school life, I know to expect it every year, but it still leaves me with my body on the floor, while holding tight… Continue reading in the weeds