Give us hearts of flesh, O God, that we may serve you. This morning I was drawn to a passage in the book of Ezekiel that has captivated me for many years: A new heart I will give you, And a new spirit I will put within you; And I will take out of your…

At mass this morning, I joined in declaring the words of a lovely old hymn: Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, if with his love he befriends you. 2020, with its coronavirus, has offered me the time and the material on which to reflect, to pray, and to ponder. My hope is that God…

Last fall I joined a small group, Retreat in Daily Living, for a 32-week prayer practice using the Ignatian exercises. I feel as if I have spent much time of late with St. Ignatius and the Jesuits, and I have thoroughly enjoyed their company. I’ve had the privilege of feasting on a rich buffet of…