wilderness, isolation, alone, balance, mountains

Look Up to the Mountains

Have you ever noticed how ‘mountains’ have a prominent place in Scripture? The readings for the second Sunday in Lent, for instance, tell the story

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Sound of Silence

The 24-hour news cycle, the multitude of TV and movie channels, music, smartphones, plus traffic congestion and all the other noises, fill our days and

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Easter, Lent

Lent Again

As other CS writers have reminded us, here we are in Lent, once again. When I was young, giving up Cokes for Lent was the

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Eucharistic Revival, belief, Communion

Three Roads to Belief

As part of the Eucharistic Revival mentioned in my previous post, our Archdiocese initiated a nine-day prayer and reflection vigil to prepare our hearts for

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lily, easter, resurrection

Easter in the Domestic Church

Here in the Northeast, it seems like the whole world is rejoicing. Warm weather came with the Resurrection. The snows receded, the sun came out,

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cabin, minimalist, homes

Why Go on Retreat?

Have you ever been on a retreat? The word may call to mind a quiet monk’s cell or a sunny beach. If not, perhaps you

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Lent: A Time of Renewal

Lent is a time of true spiritual renewal. We give up something we enjoy, we fast, and we give back to those in need. Recently

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ashes. Lent, memento mori, sins

Prepare Your Heart for Lent

Lent, which begins with Ash Wednesday on February 22 this year, is just around the corner. Now, before the season starts, is the time to

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