Through the Heart
“Ohio, The Heart of It All” is the tourism slogan of Ruah Woods Press’ home state. “I HEART you.” “The…
Ever Heard of a BHAG?
Ever heard of a BHAG? A Big Hairy Audacious Goal? It’s a concept coined by Jim Collins in his classic…
Just What is an Adequate Anthropology Anyways?
Though no specific end date was planned by the authors of the Standards for Christian Anthropology, the last edits to…
Happy Birthday, Papa
This May 18th was the 100th anniversary of the birth of our beloved Pope St. John Paul II. Typically, only…
5 Lessons for Us Compliments of Coronavirus: Through a TOB Lens
Coronavirus Quarantine Fatigue… the struggle is real. I’m constantly reminding myself to look for the lessons and pay attention to…
Coming Together in a Time of Need
“DON’T GET TOO CLOSE, DEAR.” It was just a few weeks ago when I was outside one afternoon enjoying the…
Finding More Beyond Baltimore
Dear Friends, Crab cakes, The Inner-Harbor, Little Italy, and the Baltimore Orioles are just a few of the elements…
Covid-19 and the Meaning of Work: A Theology of the Body Perspective
Sadly, 3.5 million Americans have already filed for unemployment as the economic consequences of the Coronavirus pandemic escalate. We pray…
Staying Spiritually and Physically Fit During Social Distancing
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and out of sorts? While trying to preserve some sense of normalcy during these upside-down…
The Coronavirus, the New Normal and the Rosary
What a remarkable time to be alive. I probably don’t need to spend much time explaining our current situation to…