What a strange word “helper” is; a friend of mine from an earlier generation raised in the south hears the description of the domestic help that had a hand in raising her (hence the title). Continue reading
happiness list: 5.27.15
happiness lists are a way of practicing gratitude on Wednesday mornings, reflecting on the past week’s joyous moments. these posts are offered as an encouragement to notice and celebrate the precious little moments of your own life and maybe to even attribute them as a supernatural gift… Continue reading
what “priesthood” means to me
Did you know that all priests die much earlier than the average human being? Continue reading
the dark side of the glittering city
“On what foundation has this glittering city been built? On whose screams? On whose suffering? On whose innocent blood?”
Over on the Covenant Blog this past week, the other Hylden in my house reflected on our achievement-oriented culture and who’s footing the bill for the all our glamor. (HERE)
image captured by the author; chapel at Mont Saint Michel
my iphone & God
Surfing the internets yesterday afternoon, I found THIS LIST of cartoons as commentary on smartphones. I knew I was on to something when I refused one in college. Now, Continue reading



