When great sufferings will cause my nature to tremble, and my physical and spiritual strength will diminish, then will I hide myself deep in the open wound of the Heart of Jesus, silent as a dove, without complaint.

It may be that when we no longer know what to do
we have come to our real work,
and that when we no longer know which way to go
we have come to our real journey.
The mind that is not baffled is not employed.
The impeded stream is the one that sings.

©1983 by Wendell Berry, from Standing by Words.

The Abrigado Project’s very first physical investigation of small spaces. This series will include periodic updates on the renovation of a 2006 Ford Econoline E350 Super cargo van.

Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:1-3

by Rainer Maria Rilke,
translated by Anita Barrows and Joanna Macy

On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I’d like to offer these words by John Paul Lederach which reflects on our nation’s trauma and Mr. King’s healing pillars: the urgency of now, the long arc of equality and dignity, nonviolence, and our communion with others. “In this the stone of hope is hewn.”

Sheltersuit is a non-profit organization providing immediate shelter to the homeless, while using upcycled materials and providing jobs.

The On Being Project | Midwinter Gathering (2020) with Krista Tippett and Lucas Johnson

Cartons of fresh milk, shredded cheese, and bright fruits stacked on wooden pallets filled the sun-soaked parking lot of William Orr Middle School this weekend.

St. Francis of Assisi would wish everyone he encountered, “Pace e bene” or “Peace and blessing.” This project begins in this spirit. Welcome!