relationships

  • Lectio Divina: Not Owning The Other

    Lectio Divina: Not Owning The Other

    Fr. James Martin, SJ reminds us that authentic love requires letting go of control, ownership, and the illusion of possession. True love honors the dignity, freedom, and sacredness of the other person. This reflection invites us to embrace a “poverty of spirit” that releases our grasp and allows love to be freely given and…

  • Oratio: On Our Way Home

    Oratio: On Our Way Home

    In this evocative oratio divina, Robert Van Valkenburgh reflects on the fleeting nature of time and the shared journey of life. He poignantly captures the inevitability of moving forward, highlighting our interactions as both strangers and friends on the road to our ultimate home. This reflection encourages readers to cherish each moment and relationship,…

  • Scriptio: Far From Innocence

    When my wife and I were dating, we would talk on the phone for hours every night about everything and nothing. She would whisper from beneath the blankets in her makeshift room in the basement of her cousin’s home, trying to be quiet so that she didn’t wake up her niece and aunt with…