Chris Donovan

Chris Donovan

Chris Donovan is a frequent speaker on Scripture and Spirituality. She holds a Master of Theology (Th.M.) and a Post-Master's Certificate in Spiritual Formation from Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, as well as a Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) from Weston Jesuit School of Theology. Chris is an associate member of the Catholic Biblical Association and of the Carmelite Contemplative Community of Reno, Nevada.

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Reflections

Turning and Returning

Turning and Returning

Today is Ash Wednesday And although the words may vary from place to place the phrase I most often hear that lingers within me is…    Turn Away from Self Seeking Behavior (Sin) and  Return to the Gospel… (the Good Road and Sacred Path of God’s ways).   Why...

A Native Birth

A Native Birth

Sr. SaRa Lee, OCD Carmel of Reno   Wandering and wondering Where do I belong? Why does it seem that every door to acceptance and love slams shut? Don’t they know I’m carrying the Spirit of God within me? Where can I be born Anew.. Again.. Where can that which...

AWAKENING HOPE

AWAKENING HOPE

Photo: Kelley Mooneyham    So many voices speaking.. competing to capture our attention.. We seem to endlessly seek a voice that speaks deeply to our own.   There was a time when the rhythm and breath  of our life was united with the life force of all...

Whispers, Buds and Blossoms

Whispers, Buds and Blossoms

Photo: Kelley Mooneyham    Perhaps more than any other year in recent memory, our senses are primed and attuned to the changes in nature announcing the coming of spring. It can feel as if our life depends on the new life that is awakened by shifting winds and...