It is hard to gaze on the majesty of a snow-capped mountain, on the beauty of a sunset, or the subtle glory of a hummingbird and not be captivated with a sense of wonder and awe at the grandeur of the natural world. Catholic Earth Day Reflections Respect, and yes, even sincere affection for […]
We can all engage with our faith and common belief to have a civil and productive discussion and action in caring for our God’s gorgeous work of art: Creation. How Botany Could Save the World Social Distancing with John Muir in My Own Backyard As I step outside my kitchen door and take in a […]
The Coronavirus is changing our lives, but we can learn to make the best of it. Adjusting to this time well is important for our wellbeing… With some effort, we can come out of this as better-formed people with a new perspective on life. I sit here in my armchair looking out the windows […]
Gandalf: “You’ll have a tale or two to tell when you come back.” Bilbo: “You can promise that I’ll come back?” Gandalf: “No. And if you do, you will not be the same.” -from The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien When was the last time you had an adventure? Did you go for a camping trip […]
Peru Adventure Mission in partnership with John Vianney Theological Seminary (Denver), 2019 By Chris Lanciotti, Creatio Spiritual Formation Director The greatest gift from the heart of the Church is the Eucharist. Don’t take my word for it; this has been the understanding of Christians from the beginning. St. Ignatius of Antioch, who was martyred for […]
Peru Adventure Mission, 2019 By Paulina Cherabie It was that time of morning; the air was still, the roosters were crowing, and the village hadn’t woken up yet. I felt the sun on my skin, smelled the crisp air of the Andes and beheld the majesty of the golden mountains encompassing the school we were […]
Our partners at Benedictine College have launched a service learning department to integrate classroom lessons into real-life experience through service to the poor. Brilliant! They asked us for our thoughts on this and our recent mission to the Peruvian Andes, and the story is now live. Check it out! https://www.benedictine.edu/academics/service-learning/newsletter/2017/12-08/importance