Meditations
Dealing with Authority
April 4, 2024
By Fr. Garry Richmeier
Each of us have a “default setting” when it comes to dealing with authority, whether it is the legal system, our church, our boss or our parents. Better understanding our “default setting” helps us adjust our response to authority for better outcomes.
Family Matters: Restoring Family Relationships
April 2, 2024
By Lucia Ferrara
Family relationships can be tough to navigate sometimes. When expectations go unmet, we get angry, upset, resentful and more. This can strain relationships. The good news is that relationships don’t have to remain in broken conditions. They can be restored; they can be made new again.
3rd Reflection on the Eucharistic Prayers: Instruments of God’s Peace
March 29, 2024
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
This is my third reflection on the Eucharistic Prayers. During this year devoted to the Eucharistic Revival, Today, I am reflecting on the Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation-II. Allow ourselves to be drawn more deeply into the love of God for us.
Catastrophizing: When the worst scenario is the only scenario
March 21, 2024
By Fr. Garry Richmeier
When we allow worry to overtake us and an the only future we can imagine for ourselves is the worst case scenario, we’ve fallen into the trap known as “catastrophizing.” Catastrophizing comes with a high price for our mental and physical health.
Spinach and Fontina Cheese Casserole
March 20, 2024
By Lucia Ferrara
No one will be able to resist this dishes’ toasty cheesy topping, crunchy bottom layer and the fluffy, eggy center. The spinach, peas and scallions make me think of spring.
March Taize: Refocusing Our Lives
March 7, 2024
We are midway through the Season of Lent. Perhaps it is time to recommit ourselves to our Ash Wednesday promises.
How to Avoid Black or White Thinking
March 6, 2024
An Assembling God’s Puzzle video
By Fr. Garry Richmeier
We like black and white explanations of reality because they make things simple. That kind of thinking, though, causes problems, because the world has a lot more gray in it than black or white.
2nd Reflection on the Eucharistic Prayers: Prayers for Unity
February 27, 2024
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
This is my second reflection on the Eucharistic Prayers. During this year devoted to the Eucharistic Revival, I am reflecting on the words that we hear in the Eucharistic Prayers when we celebrate Mass.
Git ’er Done!
February 21, 2024
An Assembling God’s Puzzle video
By Fr. Garry Richmeier, C.PP.S.
Goals help us to organize our lives in a coherent way. I can’t imagine not having goals. But one of the pieces to life’s puzzle that we have to figure out is how to balance focusing on our goals and living life in the present.
Vegetable Frizzle: A meatless meal for Lent
February 14, 2024
A Cooking & Spirituality Video
By Lucia Ferrara
The perfect meatless meal for Lent, Vegetable Frizzle, is my take on Asian-style stir-fried vegetables. It’s a Ferrara family favorite!