Franciscan Life
Franciscan life is a love story — with God, with the poor, with the earth, with the stranger. Rooted in the spirit of Francis and Clare of Assisi, these posts explore what it means to embrace simplicity, kinship, and courageous countercultural choices in a world that constantly pushes the other direction. From returning land to Indigenous communities to the spirituality of dumpster diving to what the feast of St. Francis has to teach us today, this is a space for anyone drawn to the Franciscan way — whether you’ve taken vows or are just beginning to feel its pull.
The awkwardness of being a long-distance aunt
With an armful of children’s books and DVD’s, I make my way through the glass library door. I feel awkward as I carry these items,…
Confession: I like Tim Tebow
I have a confession to make: I kind of like Tim Tebow, the professional football player turned professional baseball player. I respect him. In fact,…
We’re standing on holy ground
We arrive at the memorial already soaked. The rain has been pouring down for about an hour, making our one little umbrella woefully insufficient for…
When disaster strikes, God remains
So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love. ~ 1 Corinthians 13:13 The two narratives twist together when the waters…
Jesus is way cooler than Spider-Man!
“Why is Jesus cooler than Spider-Man?” asked a seventh grader. His question wasn’t completely out of the blue. He, along with dozens of us spending…
I’m so glad you called
His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to be called your son.’ But his…
Praying with voices from Charlottesville and learning how I am racist
I have never been to Charlottesville. In fact, I have barely spent anytime in the American South. Like most people, though, I am horrified and…
Messy Christian music playlist
Every ordinary day, I am reminded that I am weak and desperately need God. When I forget the birthday of someone dear to me, when…