by Linda Cherek | Jun 10, 2022 | Featured Image
I recently participated in a full day retreat and at the end of the retreat we joined together for Mass. The day was full and I hold many moments with deep gratitude. The Prayers of the Faithful, however, reflected the work of the Spirit, especially...
by Kay Vander Vort | Jun 2, 2022 | Featured Image
Whiplash is probably not a “spiritual” word, however it perfectly describes my experiences of being yanked from one emotion to another, as I reflect on the days around Memorial Day, which has become the unofficial beginning of summer. May 19 and 20: Our Loyola staff...
by Susanna Bertelsen | May 6, 2022 | Featured Image
A recent walk brought me to pondering what this light blue crane was gazing at, perched boldly on a branch over Lake Harriet. Natural movements in nature, carry us from the cold of winter to the warm sprouts of spring, awaking our hopes for renewed life. I...
by Karen Treat | Apr 22, 2022 | Featured Image
Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” John 21:12 One of my favorite Bible passages comes at the end of the Gospel of John. The recently risen Jesus is on the beach of the Sea of Tiberius while the disciples unsuccessfully fish. Jesus yells...
by Susanna Bertelsen | Mar 4, 2022 | Featured Image
Ash Wednesday, 2022, reminds me of the three pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving! How might prayer shawls be everyday reminders of God’s love, compassion and mercy? I invite you to consider… While busy with fall closet cleaning at Loyola, I came across...
