“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh Five years ago, my son missed a basketball tryout. We had been out of town, and by the time we got...

Once a month, on Sunday afternoons, I meet with the Secular Franciscans. We visit, pray, and I offer a “spiritual reflection.” They call my role “Spiritual Assistant.” People often ask me questions—some in...

St Paul writes to the Philippians of the glory that our currently lowly bodies will one day enjoy:He will change our lowly body to conform with his glorified Body by the power that...

This is part 3 of a series. Read part 2 here, or start with part 1.Self‑awareness is the foundation of both emotional intelligence and the spiritual life. Despite what pop culture would have...