February 1, 2026 Our Journey (DMM) What do I do with my fear? Not mild anxiety.  Fear and terror. All around me the things I relied on, the safe quiet spaces and routines of my former life, they are crumbling around me. I try to pray, but my heart is pounding, and I am too wound up to be able to still myself in God’s presence, which is how I pray, how I settle to my daily routine of time with my beloved God. But today, I have no capacity for quiet settling. I am afraid. I fe

From Joyce Rupp’s January 2026 Newsletter January 15, 2026 (Psalm119:105) by Nabil Ebraheim Companioning Spirit, a new year beckons. As I cross the threshold from the past into the unknown territory that lies ahead, be a lamp under my feet so every step I take is accompanied by grace-filled clarity.   Lead me into situations that draw forth my abilities to be a person of good will whose actions bear the mark of peace.   Move me to kindhearted decisions based on the primary ca

January 1, 2026 Jonny Gios on Unsplash At the turn of the year, there is a moment of stillness. A pivotal point from where to look back on the years gone by and turn to look at the years ahead. The contemplatives discovered that living in the stillness and God-ness of the present moment was something to aspire to, but as always, we learn much from contrasts. So, taking a moment to look back and look forward may help to still us — in the still center of the turning world. Look

December 15, 2025 Donna Marie Mazzola Visitation © Mary Southard, www.ministryofthearts.org . Used with permission. As my faith life has changed over time, so has my sensitivity to language. When words of traditional prayers no longer ring true, it is difficult to speak them. The Community of St. Bridget uses inclusive language in liturgical prayers to reflect our theology. We offer an inclusive catholic experience that welcomes the feminine story, voice, and vision in its pr

December 1, 2025 Advent is a season that invites us to pause and reflect. In the rush of daily life, it’s easy to overlook the value of waiting—whether through familiarity, busyness, or simple inattention. Yet, Advent encourages us to be still, to embrace the blessing found in waiting, and to discover what patience can teach us. Throughout history, mystics have understood the importance of silence and attentiveness. They teach us to open ourselves to the world, to wait patien

Joyce Rupp, 2018 Freepik Autumn draws me into a reflective embrace. The misty air, the golden leaves, the noisy call of geese winging their way southward, all these lead me inward. I relish autumn’s quiet way of doing this. At the same time, I resist autumn. Mainly because it pokes “death” in my face everywhere I turn. I don’t want to let go of summer’s warmth and energizing green. I resist the inherent message of impermanence reflected in this season. Change, loss and transi