Prayer & Reflection
By Sandra Montes
What is our first response when something terrible happens? In When Disaster Strikes, Sandra Montes presents her response, grounded in her faith, and shares those of many others, also asking – what helps you in the face of di…
By Nicole Foster
What does it mean to be the gatekeepers of God’s house? In The Sons of Korah, Nicole Foster examines striking parallels between vestry service and the fearless protectors of God’s temple in 1 Chronicles.
By Raul Deigo Veizaga
Have you experienced a Posada? In Las Posadas and the Journey to Bethlehem, Raul Deigo Veizaga explains the cultural significance of this celebration for the Hispanic community, the impact of joyful community gatherings and t…
By Christopher McNabb
Perhaps the one thing our souls are collectively longing for at this moment in history is unity. In Wait and Pray, Christopher McNabb raises questions about our values as Christians and Church and asks what it will take for u…
By Rebecca Roberts
How can we connect with God during these stressful times? In Seven Ways to Nourish Your Spirit and Soul, Rebecca Roberts lists practical and simple habits we can cultivate to find the strength to persevere even in the most di…
By Matthew Cobb
What role does community, spiritual discipline and biblical literary play in our overall mental and spiritual wellbeing? In Our Spiritual Evolution, Matthew Cobb delves into each of these essential capacities sharing his pers…
By Charis Bhagianathan
It is no surprise that in this issue about wellbeing, all our contributors have relied heavily on their personal experiences to share ideas for spiritual self-care, especially during the holidays in this challenging year.
By Sandra Montes
Many among us are comfortable caring for others, but find it challenging to prioritize ourselves, and in particular, our spiritual health. In Self-care in a Pandemic, Sandra Montes asks a group young people, her friends and f…
By Miriam McKenney
What are some simple and practical ways we can look after ourselves during the holidays this year? In Ten Ideas to See You Through the Season, Miriam McKenney, with the help of her daughters, lists ideas that will lift you up…
By Pam Piedfort and Jennifer Sassin
How can we hold the Christ light for those in despair? In Holding the Christ Light in the Darkness of Sorrow, Pam Piedfort and Jennifer Sassin describe the ways Benedictine practices and the work of Community of Hope help us …
By Nicole Foster
How weary do you feel in this moment? This week? This year? In God of Our Weary Years: 2020, Nicole Foster shares passages from scripture that help us remember that God never fails us, even in the hardest of times.
By Charis Bhagianathan
In this issue, we bring you ways to prioritize your mental and spiritual health, sharing ideas from our community that can help heal and sustain us and our loved ones in this unusual time.
By Yesenia (Jessie) Alejandro
What does stewardship look like in a pandemic? In Prayer and Action in a Pandemic, Jessie Alejandro shares how she and a group of faithful disciples mobilized an entire community to serve those in need, both in their immediat…
By Kelly Brown Douglas
The alienation of America from its soul is at the root of normalizing dehumanizing and violence against black lives. In Do We Want to Be White, Or Do We Want to be Church? Dean Kelly Brown Douglas asks communities of faith to…
By Jemonde Taylor
Racial reconciliation can begin only when we truthfully encounter and examine our history. In Christ Beyond the Pale, Jemonde Taylor reflects on the theological roots of racism and discrimination and examines what it means to…
By Brendan O’Sullivan-Hale
Brendan O'Sullivan Hale shares important lessons on how we should talk about money in the church.
By Hillary Raining
Mental health, wellness and spirituality have become critically important during this time of isolation, grief and fear. In Thrive in The Hive, the Rev. Hillary Raining shares examples of work they’re doing at The Hive - an o…
By Sandra T. Montes
Sandra Montes encourages us to practice awareness and gratefulness for the present, while planning for the future.
By Br. James Koester, SSJE
With our final article we shift our focus to the practical: How might we equip ourselves to best respond to the changes we face? Perhaps, as Br. James Koester, SSJE, models in “Where is the Invitation Here?” we need to engag…
By C. K. Robertson
We start by looking back to the early days of Christianity. In “From Factions to Families: Lessons from 1 Corinthians,” C.K. Robertson reminds us that Paul’s advice to the Corinthians has stood the test of time. He suggests w…