Sharing insights and inspiration that happen over a cup of tea

Sharing insights and inspiration that happen over a cup of tea

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  • There’s an angel over my shoulder! ~ by Jennifer Britton, guest blogger

    As Sept. 29, the Feast of the Archangels, and Oct. 2, the Feast of our Guardian Angels, quickly approaches, I find myself reflecting back on the many, and unexpected, signs I have received over the last seven years from “my” angels. As Christians, we learn that we all have a Guardian Angel, given to us…

  • Oh, to have gratitude like the fishes

    The stories of the saints are chock full of inspiration, so when I had the chance to speak to more than 400 Catholic school teachers recently, I decided to share one of my favorite stories, attributed to an event in the life of St. Anthony, a powerful preacher and insightful teacher. When preaching in a…

  • Hidden saints: Learning from the legend of the lamed vavnicks

    One of the things I love about my home is the small library created for me by my husband, a giftedcarpenter.  Whitewashed shelves and crown molding wrap around three walls, giving me a lovely place to house my oversized collection of books. Over the years, it seems I have developed a habit of writing notes,…

  • Irresponsible saucing creates worlds of pain

    On a recent fast food run, my son brought home a bag of tacos and more than a few packages of spicy condiments.  As I tore open a package I noticed the words: Sauce responsibly. I have to admit, I chuckled, having on more than one occasion been irresponsible with the jalapeno pepper sauce. Wow.…

  • Taking a page from Things My Parents Taught Me

    A mother never knows just how much attention her children are paying to her, but every once in a while she discovers they know her better than she thinks they do. That was my discovery when my son, an eighth grade language arts teacher sent me an email explaining that they were writing memoirs in…

  • God’s stories are powerfully told in the hospital

    Every writer needs a favorite place where they can scribble notes on napkins or complete manuscripts while the noise of living plays in the background. Hemingway had La Closerie des Lilas, his favorite restaurant in Montparnasse, Paris. I have the Terrace Café in JFK Hospital, Edison, New Jersey. Certainly, a smoke-filled café on the left…

  • ‘A perfect dose of grace’ for all seasons

     This small but powerful book of stories is the perfect read for you when you want to reward yourself with some well-deserved quiet time! Rabbi Irwin Kula, author of “Yearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life” wrote, “If you want to find God, know love, and truly understand these are the same, read this beautiful book. But be prepared…

  • LIving with the paradox of a sunset

    It seems an unlikely marriage, beauty and despair, but creations of the human spirit in crisis are among the most meaningful and beautiful in existence. Art, music, literature, even prayer, flowing from a heart of pain, resonate with creatures who must face their mortality with every passing moment. What are we to do with this…

  • Refresh the happiness page of life

    Being the founder and facilitator of an on-line network of intercessory pray-ers has had an    unexpected perk – outside of the privilege of praying for others. The payer network, and the daily requests of those who carry the cross of Christ, has the unique ability to keep me grounded in gratitude, encouraging me to…

  • Extraordinary moments and extraordinary people add richness to life

      Perhaps one of the most extraordinary moments in my life came when I was given the privilege of photographing Mother Teresa on her visit to our diocese. I was so nervous I failed miserably at the shots I took, but I was delighted to snap one image of her laughing with her fellow sisters.  …