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  • Contemplative prayer

    By Rich Vosler

    Over the past several years my focus has been on relationships. Those with my children and also my relationship with God. It was somewhat easier for me to build the relationships with my kids because they were, and still are, … read more | 7 comments

  • Doubt, Faith, and Sparrows

    By Rich Vosler

    Fall is a busy time in our house. With school and other activities starting up, it takes me a while to adjust. Plus, I’m back to taking my spiritual direction classes, and this year I’ve got a heavy schedule. We'r … read more | 10 comments

  • Faith, not fear

    By Rich Vosler

    A couple of months ago I had a wonderful experience. I'm studying to be a Spiritual Director for the Diocese of Trenton, NJ. It's a 3 year program and I was getting frustrated because it's a long program, with a significant i … read more | 4 comments

  • Grief and Introspection

    By Rich Vosler

    This week would have been mine and Joanne's 21st wedding anniversary. Its one of those times that could be good or bad depending on how it goes. Thankfully we are also celebrating my son Matthew's 17th birthday so there's som … read more | 1 comment

  • Of Confession and freedom

    By Rich Vosler

    The Sacrament of Reconciliation, otherwise known as confession, seems as if it's losing popularity as time goes on. When I was a young boy, on Saturday evenings the line for confession was 10-15 people deep on both sides of t … read more | 6 comments

  • There is no wasting time when you're with God

    By Rich Vosler

    This most holy week in our faith always has emotional consequences for me. Meditating on the Passion and Death of our Lord is such a beautiful experience, rich in its insights and surprises. Recently while driving to work my … read more | 2 comments

  • God Sightings: Help…and Hope from Above

    By Rich Vosler

    For years my mother has been telling me how much she prays for me and my 5 brothers and sisters. It's really set me on the path of doing the same for my children. I rarely go a day without praying for them in some form or fas … read more | 6 comments

  • God Sightings: Hello from Heaven

    By Rich Vosler

    Valentine's Day is always special in the Vosler household. It is the day we celebrate the birthday of my beautiful wife and mother of our 9 children, Joanne. This year she would have been 45 years old.   As we nor … read more | 16 comments

  • New Years Resolutions

    By Rich Vosler

    As I was driving to church this Sunday, it struck me oddly that there were so many people out and about running and walking, even in the rain. In church, there was standing room only. Then I remembered the reason why - New Ye … read more | 5 comments

  • Don't forget the real meaning of Christmas

    By Rich Vosler

    About 20 years ago when I was a young newspaper editor I wrote an editorial for Christmas. I really thought it hit home with a great message. Unfortunately, at the last minute, the managing editor pulled it because "We just c … read more | 2 comments