Believe it or not, Advent, and therefore Christmas, are right around the corner. I’ve already introduced this exciting liturgical season to my students, and I’ve begun to make preparations in my own life. I’ve located my Advent wreath, programmed my … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Quote and Reflections from “Meditation” by Thomas Merton (Part 2)
I had originally intended to devote one blog post on Thomas Merton’s “Meditations,” but the time I had finished sorting through all the amazing information in the book, I had enough material for two posts. It’s partly because I just … Continue reading
Quotes and Reflections from “Meditation” by Thomas Merton (Part 1)
I originally purchased Thomas Merton’s “Spiritual Direction and Meditation” because I’ve been in the midst of changing spiritual directors, and I wanted to read more on the topic as I reflected on whether the Lord was calling me to continue … Continue reading
Catechesis and Christian Service: Best Friends or Unhappy Neighbors?
I remember back when I was in college, one of my professors shared a joke with our class that ended up being very sad, but true. I don’t remember the content of the joke, but the point was this: there … Continue reading