“The very thing we consider the opposite of productivity — play — is, in fact, an accelerator of it. And, more important, it is central to the Christian path to wellness.”
Christina Capecchi: The hidden power of play — how to be young at heart
Christina Capecchi: Life is just beginning — expansion at any age
“Our options do not narrow with the ticking clock. We may find a new passion — or a new version of an old one that doubles the joy.”
Christina Capecchi: House of Grass and Sky — an ode to the place that shapes us
“Every house, in its own way, is a living thing. It changes as we change. It expands with joy and contracts under duress. This strikes me as a Catholic concept.”
Christina Capecchi: Finding God in the wilderness
“The wild reminds us to be in awe of things beyond ourselves,” says writer Nick Ripatrozone, a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Sparta, N.J.
Christina Capecchi: Learning from Horton: say what you mean, mean what you say
“Today, the homely hero of ‘Horton Hatches The Egg’ feels like a symbol of what we are sorely lacking in a culture that sets us up to be flighty and fickle.”
Christina Capecchi: When an obituary becomes a prayer
“We tend to measure life in terms of resume points and marathon moments. But what nobler goal could you pursue than to be like Bridgann, to be faithful in everyday life?”
Christina Capecchi: How to be a survivor — the faith of Violet Jessop
“Her story speaks to us now as we look back at 2020, a year that delivered more than one crisis in succession. As we process the fear and the loss, may we follow Violet’s lead.”
Christina Capecchi: Our balm for 2020 — the communion of saints
“As All Saints Day and All Souls Day near this difficult year, when COVID-19 has claimed more than 200,000 lives, we should embrace the communion of saints.”