Read about the gift of centering prayer from one of our Give Us This Day writers:
Bringing together contemplatives to pray in silent community offers not only encouragement to individuals but fosters the beautiful spiritual energy that arises when two or three are gathered in God's name. My latest in @ncronline.bsky.social www.ncronline.org/spirituality...
welp, I guess the nation's largest city is no longer free to elect a mayor of its choosing
Olivia Poust, assistant director of the CRC, visited Versailles as "No Kings" protests swept the United States. In this blog post, she reflects on the current political reality in the U.S. in relation to the history of absolutism in France under Louis XIV.
Four opportunities to retreat with me in the coming months — Marriottsville, Md; Garrison, NY; Paradox, NY, and Maryland a second time. Info here: notstrictlyspiritual.com/events/
Hmmm… Who was in charge in 2024? Oh yeah.
It’s plain for all to see.
“...we are not a Church of sides, but rather one that is literally ‘universal' in its reach, its mission, its makeup. We are, in a sense, a Church of both/and, not either/or.” From my latest Life Lines column. notstrictlyspiritual.com/life-lines/a...
"A Church of both/and" My latest Life Lines column —about the election of Pope Leo XIV. evangelist.org/news/2025/ma...
Today's front page.
Vicar of Christ
Just a normal Friday night at the asylum…
Trump posted a picture of himself dressed as the pope. One of the most vile humans to walk the planet and he’s imagining himself as the pope.
In today’s Gospel, Mary Magdalene is called by name, at which point she recognizes the risen Christ before her. We are each called by name, each beloved before our God.
Read more: notstrictlyspiritual.com/faith/a-pray...
Pope Francis’s "Urbi et Orbi" Easter speech:
“How much contempt is stirred up at times towards the vulnerable, the marginalized and migrants...I appeal to all those in positions of political responsibility in our world not to yield to the logic of fear which only leads to isolation from others.”
Heartbroken this morning, waking up to the news of the Holy Father’s death. He was a breath of fresh air in our Church. I pray the Cardinals choose a successor who will continue his ministry of tenderness and compassion, justice and joy, simplicity and inclusivity. Photo by @marydtp.bsky.social
We are at the midway point of Lent. Have you lost sight of your original Lenten promises? No worries. You can’t fail Lent. Just begin again. My latest Life Lines column: notstrictlyspiritual.com/life-lines/y... #lent
On this Feast of St. Benedict, the story I wrote after visiting his monastery in Subiaco, Italy. notstrictlyspiritual.com/travel/foots...
In honor of the 12th anniversary of the election of @Pontifex, the column I wrote a few days later. Still holds. #PopeFrancis notstrictlyspiritual.com/faith/my-pop...
“Fight Nazis, Not Students,”’they chant.
A Roman pontiff as beacon of the free world? History is strange, but here we are. Me in @nytopinion on the 12th anniversary of Francis' election:
The Age of Trump Has Its Prophet: Pope Francis www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/o...
The ashes may be gone from our foreheads, but the real work is just beginning. If you don’t live up to the promises you made yesterday, dust yourself off and start again. It is not about achieving goals but deepening relationship—with God, with self, with others. When all else fails, choose love.
Dictator.
New podcast has posted in time for the start of #Lent. Join me for a conversation about new ways to look at old traditions. Don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite platform! www.buzzsprout.com/1240406/epis...
These are scary times. We will be strong together 🫶🏻
Never forget this day, February 28, 2025, when an American president abused and betrayed a democratic ally in the midst of a barbaric war with Russia. This grotesque stain will never wash away.
Doing final proofs of my upcoming book of reflections for Advent/Christmas 2025/2026, from @litpress.bsky.social
