Avian Wonders & Feathered Assurances

Avian Wonders & Feathered Assurances

by Fr. Dennis Lynch One of the blessings of warmer weather, besides getting outdoors and breathing fresh air, are the sounds and sights of birds. I am not a bird watcher commonly called a “birder” or an ornithologist- but I can name quite a number of them: robin,...
Volunteer Gratitude

Volunteer Gratitude

Sr. Barb Knauf Each year around Memorial Day, we have six ladies come to weed the flower beds and courtyards, and plant annuals and perennials. The time they spend brings beautiful colors, gentle fragrances, and multiple pollinators. Then, throughout the summer they...
Perfect Community

Perfect Community

This Sunday is Trinity Sunday, when Christians celebrate and reflect on the Holy Trinity. The Holy Trinity can often be a tough concept to fully grasp, and I would argue that it is impossible for humans to fully grasp such a divine mystery. But I would like to take...
Pentecost

Pentecost

Fifty days ago on Holy Saturday night, a new fire was lit and into the darkness of that gathering space came a spark of light. That light was passed from person to person, candle to candle until that darkness now sparkled, gleamed, glowed with a new fire, a new light....
Pruning

Pruning

Springtime. Growth, Green. Creation coming alive! Every year, I am in awe at the beauty, creativity, and diversity in God’s great creation! While no one will call me a gardener, I have dabbled enough in the dirt to know a lot goes into preparing and tending plants. My...
A Mothering Spirit

A Mothering Spirit

With the coming Sunday, we celebrate what can be called a Hallmark holiday. Mother’s Day is not a part of our liturgical calendar. It might be understood more in commercial terms than any other. And yet, it seems that there is a desire to honor either mothers or...

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