The breath-taking Cathedral of Milan has appeared throughout the broadcast of the 2026 Winter Olympics, co-hosted by Milan and Cortina. Known as the Duomo di Milano, the Cathedral’s exquisite Gothic architecture, including135 spires, directs our eyes and hearts upward, creating a sense of rising energy much like that of the magnificent snowy Alps of Cortina. […]MORE

A reflection on the readings of the day for February 7, 2026 First Book of Kings 3:4-13 and Mark 6:30-34 We tend to associate understanding with intellectual pursuits and the heart with emotional responses. So, what do we make of Solomon’s request for an understanding heart? How can we bring together what is so often divided into […]MORE

This year, my new favorite Advent ritual arrived in my mailbox completely by surprise, a gift from my sister. It is the Bible Tea Advent Calendar from Café Emporos (www.cafeemporos.com). The calendar is a gift bag filled with individual packets of tea. Printed on each packet is a Bible verse, brief reflection, and a reflective […]MORE