Encountering Advent as a Pregnant Mother
While we often speak about Advent as awaiting the coming of our Messiah, there is a silent watchfulness and preparation of Mary’s entire being that has the ability to draw us even closer to her son. Mary’s maternal preparation can be easily overlooked in light of the...
Preparing for Thanksgiving in Spirit, Mind, and Body
Thanksgiving, a time of family, friendship, community, and food, is quickly approaching. How can we better prepare this year for this upcoming holiday? How can we prepare our whole person, in spirit, mind, and body for the business and/or stress that it may entail?...
All Saints Day: The Importance of Community
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. Why do Catholics celebrate the lives of the Saints? Why do we ask for their Intercession? St. Thomas Moore answers these questions saying, “Those in the Catholic Church, whom some rebuke for praying to Saints and going...
Why We Walk As One in Health Care
For most people, modern Health Care is not defined by peace and accompaniment. Rather, health care has become culturally synonymous with the terms overwhelming and isolating. It is baffling how aspects of our lives as intimate as health care and healing, have become...
