Pondering Peace and the Approaching Solstice
Back on New Year’s Day, I asked you, my readers, what you wanted me to ponder in 2024. I received only one response—via email. That friend asked me to ponder peace. She was not more specific, and over the ensuing months, I’ve been reflecting on what I would share. As...
Considering Pronouns in a Changing Culture
Earlier this month, I spent two weeks teaching again at the Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction. While the days are long, I relish this opportunity to take an integral role in forming the next generation of spiritual guides. Our world is in such need of people who...
What Did Jesus Ponder on the Cross?
It’s Holy Week for Christians in the Western Church (Eastern Orthodox churches use a different calendar, so Easter for them is much later this year). This year, I thought I would share some reflections about Jesus at his crucifixion. These come from a journal entry...
Celebrating the Publication of a Powerful Book by Felicia Murrell
As I’ve stated here before, it’s a great privilege to read what I edit. Sometimes, what I edit also dovetails with the spiritual and cultural work I try to do and the way I seek to live. In this post, I want to celebrate the publication tomorrow of a book by Felicia...
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