Throughout this month we have explored the living force of Gratitude as more than a feeling, but as the fundamental emotion of the life of faith; that which orients us away from apathy and cynicism and into a fuller, richer experience of life despite the pressures and pains that so often plague the day. This … Continue reading The Grounds of Gratitude & the Seeds of Hope
It’s no secret that we live in deeply polarizing times. Trust can seem in short supply, and so we may find ourselves moving through life with our heads down, afraid to engage meaningfully with strangers and thus cutting ourselves off from the world. Even the most gregarious amongst us may feel the twinge of uncertainty. … Continue reading The Everyday Magic of Kindness & Gratitude
All Souls & La Santa Muerte November 2nd marks All Souls Day in the liturgical calendar of some Christian communities, and in many parts of Central America and throughout the Mexican diaspora it also coincides with the observance of El Dia De Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Cemeteries come alive with marigold wreaths … Continue reading Holy Death
How do we work together for peace and justice when there are sometimes loud voices that are racist, anti-immigrant, anti-poor, and bigoted? Andrew Bolton is British, who married Jewell, an American. They met first in South Wales. They have lived and worked in both their countries as well as Japan. Andrew has taught World Religions … Continue reading The Sermon on the Mount
