Julian of Norwich was a theologian and mystic of the 14th century. She was an anchorite which is a particular kind of monastic. She led a very contemplative life and she saw the world with  different eyes. As I was reading a book called Living in the Spirit I came across the following passage from Julian: I … Continue reading Being Beloved →

Jesus, in our participation in his death and resurrection through baptism, has made us icons, or windows into God. When others see us living out our life, the hope is that they will be able to see through us from this world into God's dreams for us. But most windows go two ways. As others … Continue reading Icons →

I'm a huge John Green fan. If you're not familiar with John, here is his wikipedia page, but the short version is that he is a young adult author (Looking for Alaska and Turtles All the Way Down are my favorite) and a YouTube star with his brother, Hank. For over ten years they have … Continue reading Risk and Transformation →

Over the years that I have been keeping a Lenten discipline, I've noticed something interesting, and I'm sure I can't be the only one who feels this way. It is way harder to keep up with my Lenten discipline at the beginning of Lent than at the end. It is always harder for me to … Continue reading Lenten Encouragement →

I love Ash Wednesday and Lent. It is perhaps not my favorite season of the Church year (I'll take Easter any day), but I love the joy of this season. I know Lent is not usually considered a joyous season, but there is something freeing and uplifting about standing back at really looking at myself … Continue reading The Joy of Lent →

So I'm a little behind on my reflection this week. It's been a busy week and I also wanted more time to think and write. The last few weeks at the university have gotten me thinking about how we are called to witness to and be present to the campus community. I've been to conversations … Continue reading Bridges →

In this week's reading from Deuteronomy (18.15-20), we heard that God will raise up a prophet from among the people, just like Moses. In classical Christian interpretation, that prophet is Jesus. To be sure, Jesus certainly was a prophet, among a few other hats that he wore, but I think there is more. I think … Continue reading Prophet among the people →

What does it mean to us today that the Kingdom of God has come near? This is the question we have to ask ourselves after hearing the reading from Mark last week where Jesus proclaims, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news." Jesus central … Continue reading The Time is Fulfilled →

O God, your unfailing providence sustains the world we live in and the life we live: Watch over those, both night and day, who work while others sleep, and grant that we may never forget that our common life depends upon each other’s toil; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. This prayer comes from Compline (prayers … Continue reading Remembering our Common Life →