by Elaine Breckenridge On June 24, Christian churches around the world will mark the holy day of The Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Additionally, St. John’s Day will be…
by Elaine Breckenridge, Pictured Above: 2021 Summer Solstice Sunset, Camano Island, Washington On June 21, we mark the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, coinciding this year with…
by Elaine Breckenridge, featured photo: Waves at English Boom, Camano Island During the lockdown days of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, personal rhythms of life were interrupted. I found myself…
by Elaine Breckenridge The Earth’s elements and seasons are among my favorite spiritual guides. My prayer life, my relationships with friends and family, the rich traditions of both the Church…
by Elaine Breckenridge Happy St. Patrick’s Day! For weeks, my local grocery store has reminded me that the feast day of Patrick was coming. In addition to green flowers and…
by Elaine Breckenridge February 1 marks the feast day of St. Brigid of Ireland. Her life approximately dates from 452-523. Saints have always been a part of my faith tradition…
by Elaine Breckenridge One of the gifts of the pandemic is that I have experienced the beauty and wonder of creation in totally new ways. As a Christian, I believe…
by Elaine Breckenridge We stand on the threshold of another year. I love some of the Celtic rituals that mark this special passage. In her book, Kindling the Celtic Spirit,…
by Elaine Breckenridge Of all the customs and traditions of Christmas, the creche or nativity set is my favorite. As a child, I remember my parents would have us slowly…
by Elaine Breckenridge One of the soul seeds that I am incubating this season of Advent is greater self-acceptance. I am burdened at times by an inner critic who delights…
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