A Gift of Retreat for the Homeless at Mercy by the Sea
Each year Sr. Eileen Boffa, a Connecticut Sister of Mercy, offers a retreat for homeless men at Mercy by the Sea in Madison CT.
Lisa Bonsanti
The Religion of Tomorrow by Ken Wilber (Audiobook)
This book takes a deep look at the development of the great religious meditative traditions, and proposes a path for how their foundational traditions, truths and rituals can remain relevant for future generations.
7 Great Schools of Catholic Spirituality, by Fr. Anthony Ciorra PH.D. (Audiobook)
For me, one of the most inviting aspects of Christianity and especially Catholicism, has been the diversity of faith expression and human experience we have received through the lives of the mystics and the saints.
What to Look Forward to in Liturgical Year B, The Gospel of Mark
As 2023 comes to a close, we also come to the end of our Liturgical Year A, which was focused on Matthew’s Gospel. With the Season of Advent approaching, we
Praying The Truth, William A. Barry
Any lasting friendship is a relationship built on trust, honesty and time spent with the other.
A Reflection of “Five Wounds of the Church” Antonio Rosmini
When I read brief bios like this one, I am always struck by two things. First, the courage, conviction, and faith these men and women had in speaking truth to power and, the times they lived in.
A Special Morning for Unhoused Women in Bridgeport
After our recent retreat for the men, Sister Eileen Boffa had a great idea to offer a half-day of creativity for some of her local street friends in Bridgeport.
Blessed Among Us: Grounded in Divine Revelation
This excerpt from Blessed Among Us- Give us this Day is worth reflection and highlights the importance of human experience as being grounded in divine revelation and the paschal mystery.
In memory of Dr. Timothy Keller
Pastor Tim Keller, the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, passed away in his New York City home, on May 19, 2023 from pancreatic cancer. Tim was a wonderful person, gifted pastor and preacher, and a dedicated husband and father. Tim was also a prolific best-selling author, and we highly recommend a deep dive into his work.
Pentecost and The Spirit Within Us
Every year at Pentecost we hear the familiar expressions; Come Holy Spirit, the gift of the Spirit, the outpouring of the Spirit, and the power of the Spirit. We are taught to believe in and reflect on the Spirit’s role in Christian faith. So, am I supposed to sit still at Pentecost and wait for something magical to take over or enter my soul, and then suddenly I will be able to put the Spirit’ power to work? I’m not sure how you feel, but I would like to know how I can experience this power more easily and put it to good use…
