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Soaking the sponge

Soaking the sponge

May 29, 2026 • Life Lines
As we head into the season of backyard barbecues, weekend getaways and extended vacations, it can be easy to let go of the rhythm and structure that keep us anchored to God when we let go, even briefly, of the demands that exhaust us. On the one hand, we ...
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Meeting Pope Leo. For real!

Meeting Pope Leo. For real!

February 25, 2026 • Italy, Rome
After a recent trip to Florence to visit our youngest, who is studying abroad, my husband, Dennis, and I took a bullet train down to Rome in order to attend ...
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Angels among us

Angels among us

February 20, 2026 • Life Lines
When I first met Walt Chura 18 years ago, it was by phone to express my concerns that the silent retreat I’d signed up for (and which he was leading at ...
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2026 Retreat Schedule

2026 Retreat Schedule

December 15, 2025 • retreats
Seven opportunities to retreat with me in 2026! So many great locations to choose from: Dominican Retreat Center in Niskayuna x2, Wiawaka on Lake George, ...
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Certain Doubt

Certain Doubt

December 14, 2025 • Give Us This Day
“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” (Matt 11:3). Does this question, uttered by John the Baptist from a prison cell, surprise ...
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Who is my neighbor?

Who is my neighbor?

October 15, 2025 • Life Lines
If you spend any serious amount of time with Scripture, you can’t help but take to heart that there are some absolutes when it comes to our call and ...
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