Writings & Ruminations

Oh Holy Night, an Advent Reflection

The holiest nights are never what they seem from a distance. They are a surprise that washes over us. They call us to hope in dreams that cover us like...

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Remembering Nepal

When news of protests and a toppled government emerged from Nepal in 2025, I was grateful for my memories of this beautiful country.   A few years ago, I led...

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Patchouli Dreams

I want to celebrate Nicholas Hitimana as a brilliant scientist and entrepreneur, but most importantly, as someone faithful enough to listen to a dream and hard-working enough to see it come to life.

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Sacred Relics

This past summer a new collaboration, The Bethlehem Project, was born between Love Welcomes, Thistle Farms, and the Center for Contemplative Justice.  We commissioned three hundred chalices and patens from potters living...

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Cloudy Haloes

During monsoon season it rains every day, surrounding the mountains north of Kathmandu in distant cloudy haloes. It is magical seeing Tibetan nuns running through the rain towards their temple...

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The Eternal Sundown

I recently returned from two and a half weeks in Africa, visiting and connecting with communities doing justice.

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Beyond Words, Joining with Women in Ukraine

We need to move beyond words and help inspire people to join with the women of Ukraine in shared hope for healing.

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