Nature's Soul, Great Soul
A few weeks ago, OMI Novices and I took a field trip to Treehouse Wildlife Center where the "intrinsic value" of creatures is honored,...
March - All-surrounding Grace
Especially on a sunny day one can stand atop the bluffs at La Vista and feel linked to eagles, hawks, or vultures riding thermals rising...
February - Mystical Body Holding All
Who doesn't love a foggy day when Earth is wrapped in mystery? In late January dense fog unfolded during the night and filled sinkholes,...
January - The Promise of More
On December 6, 2023, John Surette, SJ, died peacefully, leaving a legacy of inspiration in his book The Divine Dynamic: Exploring the...
December - A Sense of Quietude
This month creation beckons us to silence, inviting us to be still. Woodchucks and chipmunks sleep in underground dens, crickets have...
November - Oaks' Old Holy Ways
Last month was Oaktober in Illinois, a time for celebrating the beauty and importance of oaks, our state tree. Although there are many...