Meditations

Stumbling Blocks to Clear Communication

November 1, 2022

By Fr. Garry Richmeier, CPPS.
You would think that as often as we humans communicate with each other, we’d be very good at it by now. Truth is, we often are not very good at communicating clearly. Why is that?

How You Got Here, an Assembling God’s Puzzle video

October 17, 2022

By Fr. Garry Richmeier, CPPS.
Think about all that has happened to you today, all the different events and details that have led up to now. Look at the year in the same way. Imagine all the billions of things that had to happen the way they did in our history to get us to this exact point in time. Is it all due to chance?

October Taizé: St. Francis of Assisi, Lover of Creation

October 7, 2022

Taizé is an ecumenical, meditative prayer experience using music, chants and scripture. We gather on the first Thursday of every month. The theme for October is "St. Francis of Assisi, Lover of Creation."

Sandpaper People, an Assembling God’s Puzzle video

October 4, 2022

By Fr. Garry Richmeier, CPPS.
One common life puzzle piece that we all deal with is difficult people. We avoid them when we can, but if they are our boss, in-law or family member, we can’t avoid them. So how do we fit them into our lives in a better way? I like to call them “Sandpaper people.”

New Video Series: Assembling God’s Puzzle

September 20, 2022

By Fr. Garry Richmeier
The people I've worked with over my 39 years as a priest and 28 years as a licensed marriage and family counselor have taught me a lot about living life, especially what works and doesn’t. In this new video series, I pass on some of these life lessons.

September Taize: National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 6, 2022

Our September Taizé prayer service marks National Hispanic Heritage Month and commemorates the contributions made by the ancestors of American citizens who came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and South- and Central America

Video Series: Savoring Your Experience

August 22, 2022

By Kathy Keary
Do you believe mystical experiences are available to everyone? I do. The key to the mystical experience is threefold: Notice it, allow yourself to feel it and then soak in it like you would a warm bath. I will guide you through the steps.

Ricotta & Spinach Grilled Cheese

August 17, 2022

By Lucia Ferrara
We’re in the back-to-season now and so today, I’m going to show you a school night dinner favorite. It’s a fancy grilled cheese sandwich that I call Ricotta & Spinach Grilled Cheese. It has four kinds of cheese, so you know it’s a real crowd pleaser!

Strawberry Vinaigrette

August 9, 2022

By Lucia Ferrara
This strawberry vinaigrette is the perfect dressing for summertime salads. It’s light and fresh, with a touch of sweetness that pairs nicely with the just-out-of-the-garden lettuces and greens available now.

Video Series: “I Can Only Imagine”

August 8, 2022

By Kathy Keary
Today we will deepen our reflection on emotions that stir within us when watching a music video featuring the song, “I Can Only Imagine.”

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