Krystyna Higgins

Every fall I cover and tie down with rope the outdoor furniture on our deck. One November day I watched with fascination as a small red squirrel pulled with all its might on one of the cords. Gnawing at it and bunching it up in its paws,…

Sunday's Gospel of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb captures the central mystery of our faith in a very personal and intimate way. Anyone who has ever suffered the loss of a loved one can identify with the darkness, grief, and confusion…

Coming together to share a meal is a custom as old and as widespread as humanity itself. When we gather to celebrate a festive occasion, to mourn the loss of a loved one, to discuss important issues or ideas, or simply to mark the passing…

One of my most treasured possessions is a beautiful painting by an artist friend in which she attempts to depict the Trinity through the glowing light of three white candles. Generations of artists, writers, and scholars have struggled to…