Join me on the musical journey (with videos) my brain went through in 30 minutes or so from Lisa Stansfield to the Sneaker Pimps. Is this music-nerdiness? Yes, but I find the connections music makes fascinating and beautiful. Hopefully a few of you will appreciate that, or at least enjoy the music. Read more
A reflection on the martyrdom of St. Lucy and the continuing violence against the "least of these" including women. Read more
In this Advent season of waiting, here are some thoughts and tips about how we react when we're on time and and someone or something else is late. Read more
Check out this great "Advent in 2 Minutes" kinetic type video. Read more
I'm not one to pass up the opportunity to celebrate with food. And not just within my own tradition. So each year, I honor Hanukkah by picking up some latkes -- potato pancakes. Here are some reflections, tips and a recipe. Read more
I'm going to confess something right here. I've never bought the Immaculate Conception. To me, the reasoning behind it is deeply flawed -- old guys obsessed with the need for Mary to be "pure" -- and the fact that we're even talking about it is an example of the kind of theological nitpicking that Jesus rejected. Read more
December 6 is the feast day of St. Nicholas, or Sinterklaas. Read how this real bishop's legend and other story lines have merged into what we now know as Santa Claus. Read more
I've been chronically late my whole life. Here are 6 powerful tips that I've found very useful for changing my lifelong pattern. I hope they're helpful to you too. Read more
"O come, O come, Emmanuel" is the Advent song. Here's a little about its history and beauty and two wonderful versions -- a video clip of Sugarland and an audio clip of Emily Scott with guidance for song leaders. Read more
The beginning of Advent is also the beginning of the liturgical year in many Christian denominations. Learn more about what that means and when other religions start their year. Read more
On the Way
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