“She took certain fundamentals seriously — her Catholic faith, the sacrament of reconciliation, marriage, education — but wasn’t afraid to take her own approach on all the less-crucial stuff. Reverence and mischief.”
How Grandma made her life a work of art
Good enough, here and now: love the house you’re in
“If you make your home authentically for who you are, there are many people who it won’t be for them. What you’ve done for your family should be very specific and reflect your values.”
Christina Capecchi: Counseling the counselors — providing more support to our priests
“It’s really helpful because our lives are full,” said Father Peter Williams, pastor of St. Ambrose Catholic Community in Woodbury. “How do we help priests go from survival mode to flourishing?”
Christina Capecchi: How to participate with the Holy Spirit
“God is always at work but in mostly hidden ways. If we can attune ourselves to his promptings, we can actually assist him.”
Christina Capecchi: Following the path of inspiration
“Reflecting on creativity fills me with hope. We are creative beings, made in the image and likeness of the Creator. We are capable of beautiful things.”
Christina Capecchi: The duty of delight
“Summer, at its best, brings us back to childhood. It invites us not to do more but to go deeper, not to race ahead but to slow down.”
Christina Capecchi: Digital detox — how to guard the mind and slow the pace
“Johann’s digital detox compelled him to dive into neuroscience, interviewing experts on attention and flow. He learned about the value of meandering, play and natural sleep rhythms. He compiled his findings into a new book called ‘Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention — and How to Think Deeply Again.'”
Christina Capecchi: Writing in the attic — the Catholic call to creativity
Sometimes, the first step of creativity is the hardest: slowing down and looking up.