Joy, as Father Richard Rohr so beautifully reminds us, is both a decision and a surrender. It’s the choice to open our eyes and hearts to what is good, what is beautiful, what stirs our soul—and to let ourselves be delighted by it. And it’s the gentle surrender to life’s unpredictability, understanding that while we…
A person once asked me, “How can you live without certainty?” This statement stayed with me and made me think about whether or not many people struggle with uncertainty on their journey through life. However, there is a more satisfying and simpler path that invites you to break free from the limitations of what you…
Mary’s encounter with Gabriel in Luke 1:26-38 shows that even the humblest can be called upon for a divine mission. Mary’s acceptance of her calling to bear Jesus Christ serves as an example of courage and faith that can inspire us all. The power of this story is Mary’s response. Imagine. Mary goes about her…
In a world full of distractions, focus has become a challenge. Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s effortless to become entangled in the web of social media updates, binge-watching TV shows, or the never-ending scroll through news cycles. These distractions can cloud our thoughts, consuming the space that might otherwise be dedicated…
An accidental play of light projects a Camino de Santiago pilgrim’s perfect silhouette onto the cathedral wall. Every night, in a corner underneath the baroque clock tower located in the Plaza de la Quintana, a hunched pilgrim can be seen. He stands life-sized and wears the traditional clothing of a religious pilgrim, which includes a…
Adapted from Richard Rohrs, “Trust the River”, blog post. Grace and mercy teach us that we are all much greater than the stories we tell ourselves or one another, which are often less than half true and based on hurts and unconscious biases. These stories do not define who we are, and are not where…
The PathBy: Kathleen Aparo The other night, after I turned off the light and while I was talking to myself and to God, I heard one or the other say, “Self, it’s The Path. It’s all about The Path. It’s your chosen way. Led by all who have gone before you… ‘seeds planted in you…
In all my walks, I find the main topic in conversation to be forgiving others who have hurt you and how to forgive yourself. We all have been hurt by others in some way and we all have hurt others in some way. If you say you have never hurt anyone, then you need to…
We all know how hard it is sometimes to wait on God. To wait for those prayers to be answered. If we want to get God’s vision for our lives, we must wait to hear it. As it says in Habakkuk 2:1, “I will …. station myself.” What does this mean? It means to stay…
Are you thinking of walking a Camino this summer? Are you wanting to walk a pilgrimage but not sure which one to do? Are you worried about the weather being too hot? Well, don’t worry! Thanks to all the different pilgrimage paths in Portugal and Northern Spain, the perfect pilgrimage is waiting for you. Thankfully,…