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A prophetic spirituality

What does the prophetic tradition, the prophetic dimension of the spiritual life, have to do with us?

A prophetic spirituality

What does the prophetic tradition, the prophetic dimension of the spiritual life, have to do with us?

A Psalm for July 4th

There are two concepts in U.S. history that deserve to be revisited in these times. The first is “patriotism.” The second is “jingoism.”

A Psalm for July 4th

There are two concepts in U.S. history that deserve to be revisited in these times. The first is “patriotism.” The second is “jingoism.”

To see the vision, too

Of all the stories told about Benedict, this one may be the most impacting of all on our own lives.

To see the vision, too

Of all the stories told about Benedict, this one may be the most impacting of all on our own lives.

The heat of the noonday sun

It’s July when the summer begins to wear even the most dedicated of sun lovers down. Life begins to feel sticky; nights get close; days get long and dry.

The heat of the noonday sun

It’s July when the summer begins to wear even the most dedicated of sun lovers down. Life begins to feel sticky; nights get close; days get long and dry.

The intimacy of truth

Friendship is the linking of spirits. It is a spiritual act, not a social one. It is the finding of the remainder of the self.

The intimacy of truth

Friendship is the linking of spirits. It is a spiritual act, not a social one. It is the finding of the remainder of the self.

Your rod and staff comfort me

Once upon a time, an old Hasidic tale teaches us, the local Jewish congregation was very concerned about the fact that their rabbi disappeared into the forest every single Sabbath...

Your rod and staff comfort me

Once upon a time, an old Hasidic tale teaches us, the local Jewish congregation was very concerned about the fact that their rabbi disappeared into the forest every single Sabbath...