The Truitt Center

I find myself amazed that this is the last of my weekly reflections to share with you. Shall I write some “last” words before I retire to...

The end of the semester is upon us with both relief and alarm. If you are like me, you have so much to accomplish, deadlines to meet,...

I’m not sure about you--well, actually, I have heard this from some of you--but time is imminently strange right now. The pandemic has...

What are you afraid of? Dare I even ask this, given how much there is to fear, dread, or worry about? What are we NOT afraid of? There is...

The days of Holi celebrations, the Festive Easter celebrations, Passover recollections fresh in our hearts, and in the new season of...

It’s Easter, a forty-day season in addition to a day, in my own church. And while I speak from my own Christian tradition, as always,...

This week is an especially holy week, with the unusual conjunction of three major world celebrations of Judaism, Christianity, and...

The weekly email in which Vice President Dooley links this reflection claims that I am helping us make meaning. That may be true for you...

Last week I was part of a virtual conference for University Chaplains and Spiritual Life Professionals. Instead of our annual in-person...

Last week I walked my dog down the street to the corner and back. When I got home, I could remember little to nothing about the time. I...

A number of years ago I spent 5 weeks in Zimbabwe pursuing a research project on post war spirituality. I lined up interviews with many...

During my time in undergrad, I took planning to the extreme. I had a step-by-step morning routine and reminders on every hour. My planner...

Today’s reflection comes from Reinhold Neibuhr (1892–1971) public theologian and Professor at Union Theological Seminar for more than 30...

Children’s book spoiler alert! I have many warm memories reading the children’s book The Monster at the End of this book with my son Sam....

I am participating in the President Book's Kick Some Glass reading and discussion group. In one of the chapters, the authors quote Dana...

This morning I learned of a friend and colleague, who died of Covid. Jim Pitts was a long time chaplain who encouraged me many times...

I startled myself this morning remembering a large group event a year ago, surprised to find that, back then, we gathered in groups, went...

I have had a hard time getting back to work, getting my mind and heart organized after a couple of weeks off. The rest and detachment...

Many of my friends have decided that the year 2020 is a no good, awful, bad, terrible year. I’m not saying it’s been a walk in the park,...

The first day after Daylight Saving Time ended, it got dark at 4:30. I sat at my desk, finally getting something done, aghast as the...