Who tells your story?

When I was in college I volunteered with our campus alternative gifts fair. If you’ve never been to one of these before, the idea is that instead of giving another tie, or pair of holiday socks to a family member who doesn’t really need it, you can make a donation in their name to an…

Reflections

Reflections This Dallas-based photographer has a lovely series of photos that explore both the way we see ourselves, and the history behind the lives of people we think we know. I think it is beautiful.

Common Ground

Did anyone else see the news about Abigael Evans, this week—the 4-year old girl in the Denver area who became famous for her tearful explanation that the reason she was upset was that she was tired of hearing about Bronco Bamma and Mitt Romney? It was followed by a whole host of news articles wondering—“Are…

Spirituality & Practice:A Litany for All Saints Day, by Mary Lou Kownacki, OSB

This prayer for All Saints Day names historical figures that have certainly been saints in my life, and it also challenges me to go out and learn more, dig more deeply, into the life and works of some of the “saints” I know less about. Here’s a sample: Through Harriet Tubman, prophet and pilgrim, you…