What I’ve Been Reading This Year

I have the impression that many people assume I only read books on spiritual themes. It’s true that in recent months my reading has included works by Christian mystics, including Francisco de Osuna’s Third Spiritual Alphabet (the book that most inspired Teresa of Avila to pursue contemplative prayer) and Teresa… Read More »What I’ve Been Reading This Year

Doing the Best You Can

It happens all too often. Young children are sexually abused, molested by family members or friends of the family. More often than not, the abuser is someone trusted not only by the child, but also by the family. Like many other children, one girl experienced molestation at a young age.… Read More »Doing the Best You Can

On Memorial Day, I Remember

I was a youth during the era of the Vietnam War. I remember watching televised coverage of the draft lottery: birthdates picked out of a machine that could have been used for bingo. Those of a certain age whose birthdays fell on the dates selected would be drafted. I also… Read More »On Memorial Day, I Remember