Forest Haven Retreat - New Hampshire

04/04/2026

A meditation for Holy Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Easter: "Today a great silence reigns on earth, a great silence and a great stillness. A great stillness because the King is asleep. The earth trembled and is still because God has fallen asleep in the flesh and has raised up all who have slept since the world began…" (Liturgy of the Hours)

04/03/2026

"Behold, Jesus Christ crucified, who is the only foundation of our hope; He is our mediator and advocate; the victim and sacrifice for our sins. He is goodness and patience itself; His mercy is moved by the tears of sinners, and he never refuses pardon and grace to those who ask it with a truly contrite and humbled heart." (St. Charles Borromeo)

04/01/2026

"If you suffer with Him, you will reign with Him. If you cry with Him, you will have joy with Him. If you die with Him on the Cross of tribulation, you will possess the eternal dwelling place in the splendor of the saints. And your name, written in the Book of Life, will be glorious among men."
(St. Clare of Assisi)

03/27/2026

"The Son of God who takes upon himself all the sorrow and suffering of the world is now the true power of reconciliation. For the Christian, to be united with his death in baptism means to be surrounded by the forgiving love of God." (Pope Benedict XVI)

03/12/2026

"What the spiritual journey is all about is uniting our will with God's will, wanting what He wants, loving what He loves, living a life that in all its aspects honors Him and gives Him glory." (Ralph Martin)

03/05/2026

"Preserve gratitude like a precious deposit within your soul, and from it you will receive a double portion of delight." (St. Basil the Great)

02/25/2026

"By the power of the Holy Spirit, our suffering refines our charity, just as our charity transforms our suffering into a living sacrifice that allows God to have his way into our lives." (Scott Hahn)

02/16/2026

"Let your words be flavorful with God's wisdom." (St. Cyril)

01/28/2026

"Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you and a hope of finally embracing you." (St. Thomas Aquinas)

01/12/2026

A helpful introduction to the concept of plagiarism for Christians:

In Season 3 of The Office , titled “A Benihana Christmas,” Michael Scott gives his new girlfriend, Carol Stills (played by Steve Carrell’s real wife), a Christmas card where he had photoshopped himself into her family ski trip, replacing her ex-husband. He presents it as a “Ski-sons’ Greet...

01/01/2026

A bit of a cliche perhaps, but still worth pondering. Happy New Year!

It’s that time of year again. We’re going to lose weight, exercise more, get out of debt, stick to a budget, stop smoking, save for the future and spend more time with family. We make resolutions because we want to bring change to bear on our circumstances. We want to improve ourselves and our q...