In this posting of A Guide to Reading the Bible, we learn the story of Ruth, a Moab woman who became the great-grandmother of Israel's most revered king - David....
A visit to New York by Will and Kate prompted some musings on the role of the royals in today's world....
A week long camping trip becomes so much more. "We were at a crossroads bigger than the trails on Isle Royale, asking questions as big as our theology faculty could've hoped two of their graduates would ask. We were connecting all the dots and taking risks with crazy ideas, trying to ride them straight to the heart of the world, clear to the heart of God, and to the heart of our unfolding purpose on earth." Reprinted from The Jesuit Post....
Among the many things that had to be dealt with when the Jesuits left their Halifax ministry after 76 years was what to do with the extensive library....
I love the solidarity that people can show on social media. I love the fact that there is an outlet where I can Like a comment supporting those who are suffering. I love the fact that I can even change my profile picture on Facebook to a picture of support, or even the colors of a flag. At the same time, solidarity is deeper than that. Reposted with permission from The Jesuit Post....
Ever walked. biked or driven down a suburban street in the summer and seen a lemonade stand or two run by kids? Today's posting offers some valuable tips for anyone considering starting up such a Lemonade Stand....
In today's guide to the Bible we learn that . . . "There is one unifying theme throughout Judges which is repeated almost to boredom: fidelity to God brings blessing; infidelity means punishment ad misery. We can ask ourselves even today if this lesson can be taught too frequently."...
Last year, two very public leaders have given us challenging messages on how to change our future by changing our basic cultural and belief story. One of these was economist David Koren, the other was Pope Francis....
Making a daily Examen can help us find those moments of our day when we find the presence of God in our lives....
