Reflecting on what it means to live faithfully "a hidden life."
Our Hidden Lives
Silence and Prayer
A few of my favorite quotes on silence, particularly as it relates to prayer.
The Frame of Our Destiny
A reflection on Dag Hammarskjöld's famous words: "We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny. But what we put into it is ours."
Always Breathe Christ
Always breathe Christ. - St. Anthony of Egypt
What Is Our Highest Freedom?
Thomas Merton once said that "the highest freedom is found in obedience to God." What did he mean? I reflect on that here as we get ready to celebrate Independence Day.
The Journey of Faith
A brief reflection on the journey of faith.
The Infinite Abyss that Can Only Be Filled by God
Sharing a reflection on the correct version of a famous quote by Blaise Pascal about the God-shaped hole within us all.
The Devout Christian of the Future
What did Rahner mean when he wrote that the Christian of the future will either be a "mystic" or will cease to be anything at all? Here is a reflection on these well-known words.
Restless Until We Rest in God
A reflection on why Augustine's most well-known statement is one of my favorite quotes, and what it has taught me about myself and God.
Trinitie Sunday | George Herbert
A poem by George Herbert (and a favorite quote by Philip Melanchthon) as we prepare for Holy Trinity Sunday.
