Meditations
Pay Attention!
April 16, 2026
By Fr. Garry Richmeier, C.PP.S.
As humans, we cannot “not” pay attention (unless we’re unconscious, of course). Our attention is always directed somewhere. We also have control about where we place our attention. The trick is learning to maintain control of our attention instead of letting it control us.
Walking with Pope Leo during Easter, Episode 2
April 14, 2026
The Inseparable Bond Podcast
Each week during Easter, Fr. Ron Will talks with people challenged by Pope Leo’s admonition to make “the poor the heart of the church.” Today, Precious Blood Companion Gretchen Baley describes her encounters with the homeless and immigrants in an episode titled “Don’t Walk on By.”
Walking the Reconciliation Labyrinth: A Contemplative Practice Part 3
April 8, 2026
The labyrinth on the campus of the Renewal Center has a special design. It is known as a reconciliation labyrinth.
Walking with Pope Leo during Easter, Episode 1
April 7, 2026
Each week during Easter, Fr. Ron Will sits down with people who have been challenged by Pope Leo’s admonish to make “the poor the heart of the church.” In the first episode, Fr. Ron and Sandy Gagnon discuss how they have rethought the question, “Who is my neighbor?”
Walking the Labyrinth: A Contemplative Practice Part 2
March 30, 2026
This article will explore elements you may want to consider as you engage in the contemplative practice of walking the labyrinth. The point is not to burden you with methods but to introduce you to possibilities. As with all contemplative prayer, allow the Spirit to be your guide.
What’s Wrong With Me?
March 18, 2026
By Fr. Garry Richmeier, C.PP.S.
Have you ever been nagged with the sometimes subtle, sometimes loud thought: “There’s something wrong with me”? I think we all have. If we want to be more at peace with ourselves, we need to deal with that thought.
Pasta Dinner for Lent
March 4, 2026
Cooking & Spirituality by Lucia Ferrara
Today I am sharing another recipe that I grew up with — especially during Lent. I am not sure it even has a name; we just called it pasta with tomatoes and anchovies.
What is a Silent Directed Retreat? Part 3
February 15, 2026
Over the last few days, we’ve been looking at what a silent directed retreat is and what to expect while you’re on a retreat. Let’s continue to look at some questions you might have. Third question: How does it begin?
Staying Sane in a Crazy World
February 10, 2026
By Fr. Garry Richmeier, C.PP.S.
Many of us are feeling stress with everything going on in the world. Everything is up in the air, and you can’t count on anything anymore. Some level of chaos will always be a part of life’s puzzle, so it’s good to have some strategies to deal with it.
What is a Silent Directed Retreat? Part 2
February 8, 2026
This is the second part of a series of short articles looking at silent directed retreats. In Part 1, we talked about what a silent directed retreat is. Now, let’s look at some expectations you may have.