It' another World Cup Summer - this time it's the women who are competing in France. I love The Beautiful Game and experience Christ's Presence through it in so many ways!

When you think of helium what comes to mind? Balloons? Blimps? But do you know from where it gets its name? Or where it comes from? Find out these things and how we can learn about and experience Christ through helium.

This is the first episode of my new podcast Christ Through the Elements. I will walk in order through the Periodic Table and share about each element and how I believe we can experience Christ through pondering and experiencing that element. Let's begin with the lightest element which make up 75% of the visible universe!

I've not recorded an episode since Holy Thursday and I'm feeling moved to return to creating this podcast. It's Pentecost Eve and it feels like the right time to begin again. Thanks for returning with me!

In this first reflection on the meaning of Holy (or Maundy) Thursday I wonder - What would it be like if Christians followed Jesus' clear example and washed each others feet during every mass or time of worship?

The gospel a for mass on Holy Tuesday and Spy (Holy) Wednesday both take place at the Last Supper as Jesus acknowledges that one of his friends will deny him and another will betray him. When have you experienced either denial or betrayal from a friend?

I reflect on the liturgical gospel for Monday - the heartfelt story of Mary of Bethany anointing Jesus' feet with perfume.

It's Holy Week 2019 and I am pondering these questions about Christ's Passion proclaimed in mass on Palm Sunday. How does this story sink into my bones? How does this story break my heart? How does this story blow my mind? This is the first post in my special Holy Week series.

It was time to take my two guinea pigs - Buzz and Chopper - to the vet for a check up. The care and kindness felt during the visit was a revelation of Christ's Presence.

I conclude my reflection on the novel "The Wall" by John Lanchester. PARTIAL SPOILER ALERT