This post appeared on the Into The Deep Blog, in 2025 the topics align with the Church's Jubilee Year of Hope. This series, Beatitudes of Hope, answers the prompt: "May we all consider these wisdom blessings and how they call us to radiate a spirit of hope, promise, and peace. As we walk in theContinue reading "What Will I Inherit?"
First Sunday of Lent: Would you rather?
Would you rather be itchy or sticky all the time? Would you rather be rich but sad or poor and happy? Would you rather live in a chapel with nice sisters or in a castle with a mean king? In the conversation starter game of “would you rather”, participants make difficult, sometimes funny choices betweenContinue reading "First Sunday of Lent: Would you rather?"
Behold & Share
As he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.”-John 1:36 Have you ever asked a small child how old they are? You have received a more detailed response than you ever imagined. For little kids, birthdays are a huge deal. When they are asked their age, the response is often nuanced,Continue reading "Behold & Share"
Too Good to Be True
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” - Isaiah 9:6 The poles, the big top, the sparkling lights. While not a traditional sign that Christmas is coming forContinue reading "Too Good to Be True"
In the Candlelight
Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your kindness. - Psalm 31:17 A cross-country trip enabled me to spend time with a dear friend and her family on the East Coast. While we have seen each other often on her family trips to California, this was a rare chance for me toContinue reading "In the Candlelight"
I’m Stumped
First Sunday of Advent, C Cycle “In those days, in that time, I will raise up for David a just shoot; he shall do what is right and just in the land.” - Jeremiah 33:14 The tiny pieces of the off-brand Lego set do not want to fit together. And just when I get themContinue reading "I’m Stumped"
Before the Altar
Readings: Matthew 18:1-5, 10At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enterContinue reading "Before the Altar"
Bits & Pieces
Cut, snip, crop, paste, decoupage. I cannot count the number of projects in school and helping with retreats where the prompt was “All About Me” and the task was to cut and paste from a pile of discarded magazines and newspapers. In the 90s, every household seemed to have subscriptions to TV Guide, National Geographic,Continue reading "Bits & Pieces"
Doesn’t Quite Fit
Reading: Lk 9:1-6 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, noContinue reading "Doesn’t Quite Fit"
Love is…
Reading: 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. And yet I will show you the most excellent way.If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathomContinue reading "Love is…"
Jen Coito: Ignatius at Home 