Joe Woodard shares a heartening personal story, with a lesson for us all about the life-changing significance of human connection and family in these challenging times of COVID-19. Continue reading
Abbess, artist, composer, mystic, pharmacist and poet – St. Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179) was an extraordinary figure for her times. Br. Curtis Almquist reflects on her vitality and her gifts, and the important lessons she still imparts to us today. Continue reading
Bill Locke considers the possible long-lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the tragic consequences for so many, are we ready to embrace its positive impacts? Continue reading
Born in Manhattan, Christine Valters Paintner is a prolific author and poet, as well as the Abbess of an online ecumenical community, Abbey of the Arts. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation about her life, work, and spiritual inspirations…and the path which led her and her husband to a new life in Ireland. Continue reading
An account of the life of St. Francis appeared in the very first issue of Kolbe Times in 2010, and we are delighted to include it again on our 10th anniversary. Continue reading
Marcus and Sarah Riedner were city dwellers, employed in the tech sector, when farming life beckoned. Marcus recounts their journey to Happiness By The Acre, their farm in rural Alberta, where they now live and work with their two young sons. Continue reading
Katarzyna Czyz met the challenge of her life hiking the West Coast Trail – but the trail was also a great teacher. Continue reading
Singer/song and chant writer Alana Levandoski takes us on her young family’s illuminating journey, as they seek to forge new connections with land, food, spirit and love. Continue reading
A fascinating chat with Matthew Fox, renowned spiritual theologian, popular speaker, author of over 35 books, and an early and influential proponent of Creation Spirituality. Continue reading
We have a tendency in our modern culture to seek out the speedy recovery, the happy ending, and the final epiphany that makes all the hardships worthwhile. But how do we heal from a traumatic experience that doesn’t come with a quick fix or a Hollywood-style “life lesson”? Continue reading
