For all of us, does Austria becomes a place of depth, richness and transformation? We hear this from testimonies, but how do our stories truly begin? In my travels last year, whether on pilgrimage or mission, the question burned: why do we travel? There is no textbook answer. But for me, it begins with a… Read more

The tiny moments of true community in Gaming, Austria Location: the Kartause A search, an ache, a quest. It lies within our hearts and characterizes the spirit of this Kartause community that I am blessed to call home for a few months. Ironically, this sense of coming home is incomplete without our seeking someone to… Read more

What is it about being away from home that has you reflecting more on the nature of home than you ever have before? It was a late and cozy Sunday night in Abbeyknockmoy, Ireland, and our retellings of the unexpected twists of cancelled bookings, old country roads, and bartender friends had us doubled over laughing… Read more

Snippets of a letter I sent to my family during preparation for a spring mission trip to Benque, Belize, through Franciscan’s Missionary Outreach Office… Familia! My mission team (about 20 college students, equal ratio of guys and gals) had the blessing of receiving a presentation followed by a lively Q-and-A on Benque from two Franciscan… Read more

all for love?~so my friends… many times this summer (spent on pilgrimage in france, portugal, and places i never expected to be) i found myself sitting with SO many questions; so much noise. and honestly, it all kept coming back to my restless heart asking that classic question i can’t seem to escape…why, god? why… Read more