Visitation Sisters Following the Spirit in North MinneapolisJuly 21, 2014 By Laura Kelly Fanucci Leave a Comment “We are open. We are listening. We are praying.” Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde reflects on the the Visitation Monastery of Minneapolis's journey in discernment.
Wrestling with God Fr. Kilian McDonnell on Writing PoetryJuly 17, 2014 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment At the age of 75, Fr. Kilian McDonnell, founder and president of the Collegeville Institute and a renowned ecumenist and theologian, began writing poetry.
Lauren’s Story The vocation and calling of an editorJuly 14, 2014 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment In the latest addition to our Lives Explored video series on vocation, Lauren reflects on the process of coming to peace with her calling as an editor.
Writing as Play, Writing as Prayer July 10, 2014 By Susan Yanos Leave a Comment Although I came to the Collegeville Institute to write a book about Scripture, I ended each afternoon by doodling with poetry. In those free and freeing days, I finally and slowly began to play with words.
Gifts, Call, and Discernment The Journey of Village ChurchJuly 7, 2014 By Laura Kelly Fanucci 2 Comments Christina Braudaway-Bauman, pastor at large at Village Church, reflects on the congregation’s evolving journey through an ongoing exploration of vocation.
Following the Steps of Syriac Christians July 3, 2014 By Robert Kitchen 2 Comments Few Christians know that for most of the church’s history, the Aramaic dialect known as Syriac was the language of the largest Christian body of the world.
Minnesota Nice or Cranky Yankee? It’s All About The Geography… June 30, 2014 By John Hudson Leave a Comment For all we humans suppose we shape the land, the truth is that the land shapes us too.
Teaching with Spirit An Interview with Jenell ParisJune 26, 2014 By Janel Kragt Bakker Leave a Comment How do teachers avoid burnout and disillusionment? Jenell Paris offers words of encouragement, helping teachers renew their love for what they do.
Hannah, Delivered A NovelJune 19, 2014 By Jamie Howison Leave a Comment Hannah, Delivered is at once a fine expression of what Mark Twain called “a good story well told,” and a thoughtful exploration of deeper and yet oh-so-familiar human matters.
A Painting, a Parable, and My Friend, Henri Nouwen June 12, 2014 By Elisabeth Kvernen 1 Comment Sue Moseteller, SCJ speaks of the inspiration her friend Henri Nouwen drew from Rembrandt's painting of the prodigal son.