Something I read this week has been staying with me...Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution, and what struck me most isn’t the scale of the history, but the steadiness of Lafayette’s moral center.Lafayette was just 19 years old when he joined the Continental Army. Despite his title and …
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Fundraising as a Ministry of Connection and Purpose
Fundraising is often reduced to budgets, strategies, and financial goals, but at its core, it is an act of connection that aligns resources with purpose, people with mission, and generosity with impact. Many of the great spiritual and philosophical thinkers, from Henri Nouwen to Parker Palmer and even Peter Drucker; have all touched on themes …
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A Spirituality of Database Management
The core principle of data management is to have data you can trust; without trustworthy data, there is no real ability to understand what is true about the question(s) you are trying to answer. There can be so many reasons to not trust the data you use. Let us use an ice cream shop trying …
A Mystery or a Puzzle
What is the distinction between a mystery and a puzzle? Sometimes it would seem that we use these words interchangeably, but in reality, they refer to a fundamentally different way of understanding how we think about a question. They reflect a different approach to the issues of faith and reason. While both involve elements of …
Accompaniment as a Foundation for Collaboration
In the rich tapestry of caring for those around us, accompaniment has long been regarded as a transformative and profoundly relational way of engaging with others. I have long been intrigued to explore the parallels between the spiritual practice of accompaniment and the professional workplace practice of collaboration, known by many different buzzwords. By looking …
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Being Prepared for Poseidon
Have you heard of Neptune? Perhaps you have heard of Poseidon; according to the Romans and Greeks of antiquity, they ruled over the sea and all that happened within it. Sailors for centuries referred to these gods as having kept a ledger, a log book of when a sailor acted as a good seaman, or …
Nurturing Your Faith: Exploring Spiritual Growth and Personal Development
In our shared journey of faith, we are all longing for a deeper and more personal relationship with God, but we also long for what we think of as personal growth. At its core, spiritual growth involves intentionally and continuously exploring our faith. Making our faith, not a part, but an active element that is …
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Work Smart, Work Hard: Striking the Balance for Success
The adage “work smart, work hard” holds profound wisdom when pursuing success. It encapsulates that in achieving our goals, we are required to hold a delicate balance between strategic thinking and diligent effort. As we delve into this concept, we uncover a roadmap for maximizing productivity and personal growth, but also for understanding what it …
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Embracing Unity: The Symbolism of St. Peter’s Square
“[St. Peter’s Square is] the motherly arms of the church” - Bernini St. Peter’s Square, the magnificent architectural masterpiece which welcomes pilgrims to Vatican City, symbolizes unity and inclusion. Its iconic colonnade, ringed with saints, examples on our journey to holiness, form the open arms that encircle the square. The colonnades create a powerful visual metaphor …
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Living a Life of Simplicity: Lessons from St. Thérèse’s Spiritual Childhood
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as the “Little Flower,” left behind a profound legacy of spirituality that continues to inspire and guide people around the world. Central to her spirituality is something called “spiritual childhood,” a state of profound simplicity, trust, and childlike faith. It is worth pointing out that the above photo is the door …
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