The Liberating Grace of Ashes
On Ash Wednesday, Nabuule Vivian recounts her early experiences of the day as a hospital chaplain intern, and an experience that changed her perception of the ministry.
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Recognizing Holy Moments
Ignatian spirituality teaches that in order to see God’s presence in the world, we must be disposed to the world that we live in—the world in front of us.
Befriending Grief
Many people are experiencing grief as the US passes the milestone of 1 million deaths from Covid. What if we change our approach and realize grief is necessary in times like this?
The Problem with Angels: Confronting Racism in Hospice Care
Zeena Regis tells the story of how racism complicates her experience as a hospice chaplain, and contemplates how to challenge that racism like one of the fearsome, truth-telling angels of Scripture.
Let Them Grieve
Grieving hurts, but not being allowed to grieve can kill, if not the body, then the soul. Julian of Norwich knew this well.
Healing at a Distance
Nursing homes are the frontlines of the pandemic. Read one chaplain's reflections on healing at a distance drawing on Christian and Buddhist practices.
Book Notes, April 2020
In our April edition of Book Notes, we highlight recently published books written by authors affiliated with the Collegeville Institute.
The Essential Chaplain
“Caring for the least of these” is what hospital chaplains are called to, but what does that look like during a pandemic?
Michele (Mickie) Micklewright on Hybrid Narrative
Michele (Mickie) Micklewright describes her hybrid narrative titled In the Dawn of Shadows: The Voice of a Minister, a Woman, from the Catholic Tradition.
Standing with Veterans at Standing Rock
Military chaplain Zachary Moon recounts his recent trip to the Standing Rock protest in North Dakota, where he served veterans and bridged divided worlds.
