When Life Collapses
by Bridget Sperduto What do we do when life as we know it tumbles down around us? How do we make sense of the collapse? How do we find footing when the ground below [...]
Here Comes the Possible
by Mary Southard, CSJ “The winter of our discontent…” These words might describe how I and so many Americans feel in this “dark time” of our political scene, our ecological reality, and the many [...]
Creating Space for Solitude
by Jackie Schmitz, CSJ I spent the morning of New Year’s Day alone. I re-read my journal from 2015 and was struck by how I can, and do, listen for the whispers from the [...]
We Hold a Treasure
by Mary Southard, CSJ And it is Earth! Our beautiful, fragile nourishing planet. We in the Midwest have been blessed with a beautiful and abundant spring and summer; and now a vibrant, fragrant and colorful [...]
Uncovering the Blessings
by Jackie Schmitz CSJ Just last week at our staff meeting, our discussion moved to whose turn it was to write the blog. I did recall a conversation many weeks prior when I had [...]
Thomas Berry – The Teacher, The Man
Guest post from Mary Southard, CSJ and John Surette, SJ Greetings to you on this beautiful autumn day– And a special invitation to you— “Let’s fall In love again!” Carolyn Toben will be with us for The Well’s [...]