Ellen Kolb

A thought for the new year from St. Josemaria Escriva

It’s New Year’s Day. I usually celebrate it by going on a hike and then watching some football on TV, and this year is no exception. Fifty-degree weather in northern New England on the first of the year? Yes, please. But Mass came first. As a Catholic, I celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother ofContinue reading “A thought for the new year from St. Josemaria Escriva”

For my fellow NH hikers: Hike Safe

I’m distressed at news of a Christmas Eve hike gone terribly wrong upstate. A rescue attempt became a recovery mission. First responders and volunteers put their own lives on hold and at risk to come after a lost hiker. I might wonder how a hiker could have made this-or-that bad decision, but I’m reluctant toContinue reading “For my fellow NH hikers: Hike Safe”

First things first: Isaiah on swords and plowshares

…many peoples shall come and say:“Come, let us climb the LORD’s mountain,to the house of the God of Jacob,that he may instruct us in his ways,and we may walk in his paths.”For from Zion shall go forth instruction,and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.He shall judge between the nations,and impose terms on many peoples.TheyContinue reading “First things first: Isaiah on swords and plowshares”