Necessary but Not Sufficient…

  • Resiliency in the End Times…

    Siblings in faith, I deliver these words in the spirit in which they were written; in the spirit of life and love. There is an ancient curse that is translated as: “May you live in interesting times.” And while every generation has its share of turbulence, certainly our generation feels urgent; terrifying; and overwhelming. It… Read more

  • Maybe someday. But not today.

    Saturday I sat in the hospital with a teen who was shot in the stomach.Yesterday, 1 dead and 7 injured at a school shooting in Colorado.An hour ago, while we ate dinner, shots were fired outside our home. We held our breath until we heard the sirens. I went outside to see if anybody needed… Read more

  • A Lenten Season for All…

    Siblings in faith, I deliver these words in the spirit in which I pray they are received; in a spirit of life and love emanating from that which you find most holy. Growing up Catholic, my family paid close attention to the passing of the seasons. Not just the transition of winter to spring and… Read more

  • In loss; in solidarity

    Recently, two beloved friends lost a parent each. Both played important roles in holding me together after my dad died. In the process of plans and plane tickets and memorials and house-selling and moving, life was senseless. I wish I was present for you the way you were for me. I know you don’t require… Read more

  • A Theology of Resiliency: A Reflection

    When distilled into its finest pieces our universe has no mechanics to ground the depth of human experience. Powerful emotions, such as love, or existential desires, like justice, have no elementary particle. There are no atoms of hate or quarks of mercy. Yet human beings have evolved into creatures of symbol and creativity that participate… Read more

  • Giving masculinity The Works

    I want to break free from your lies, You’re so self satisfied I don’t need you… I came across Gillette’s new ad a few days ago. It’s the kick off of a re-branding campaign. No longer “The Best a Man Can Get,” the Proctor & Gamble subsidiary is now saying, “The Best Men Can Be.”… Read more