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I regret that I missed this last night: a new documentary on Thomas Merton that aired on PBS. (I think I’ve seen the DVD advertised, however…) Here’s a brief clip, with words by Merton, about his first “hermitage” — a ramshackle shed that was more beautiful to him than a cathedral.

The current economic woes seem to bear out the old idea that tough times can lead to crowded pews. (There are no atheists in foxholes and all that). From Sunday’s New York Times: The sudden crush of worshipers packing the small evangelical Shelter Rock Church in Manhasset, N.Y. — a Long Island hamlet of yacht…

I know this Sunday is supposed to be one of rejoicing. But for some among us, it is a day for remembering. And reckoning. The Anchoress has just posted this eloquent tribute to a life many might not have noticed — including the sad person who lived it, her brother: John never demanded notice. Likely…

My brother-in-law sent me this e-mail tonight. He said, “If this story is one you wish to share, feel free.” I do: Greg, after reading your homily for tomorrow, I think back to my days living at Mom and Dad’s house going to St. Raphael’s during Advent. There was always this sign hung in the…
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