[This story first appeared in the Spring 2018 Diocesan Messenger.] I had the remarkable opportunity to visit Vida Joven in Tijuana last fall. Vida Joven literally means ‘young life’ and serves […]
[This story first appeared in the Spring 2018 Diocesan Messenger.] Next time someone asks, “And, what do you do?” stand taller.Draw back your shoulders. Put one hand on your waist. […]
I had the privilege of being at my mother’s bedside when she died. As a seasoned hospital chaplain I have come to appreciate this opportunity to experience presence and transcendence […]
The death of a beloved family pet, a relative or friend is just as hard for children as for adults. I am sharing this as a mother of two young […]
How did seven St. Luke’s children start attending St. Patrick’s Catholic elementary school? It all began with a conversation. When the Rev. Wayne Sanders, vicar of St. Luke’s, San Diego […]
Last fall, I ran my first marathon. 5 months prior to that, I was having a tough day and thought, “Well, I guess I should sign up for a marathon.” […]
From 1972 until 2012, Peter and Vicki Bergstrom transformed Camp Stevens from a summer only facility to the thriving, year round, ecologically minded, community centered operation it is today. Their […]
The Rev. Daniel Heischman, president of the National Association of Episcopal Schools, will keynote at the Schools Summit on Wednesday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. David’s, […]
Seeing children’s faces light up when they go trick-or-treating is heart-warming. They like dressing up and they love getting treats. But that’s only half the fun. The best part is seeing […]
Today was spent traveling from Coronado to our camp site near Tecate. We got here in plenty of time, set up camp, and had time to play cards and frisbee. […]
