
Compline Quill: May 2026
Keeping the Mind Sharp
Faith, resilience, and the stories that rebuild us. Reflections on returning to the Catholic Church, the quiet grace of everyday life, and the journey after war.
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Keeping the Mind Sharp

"Mother Mary? You must have been Catholic." The moment I lost her—and how I found my way back.

You can't win a race you quit

Received
The need to step away from the world.

After checking into my appointment this morning, I looked around the room for a seat.

Redirecting Our Focus in the Iran Conflict
February Recap

The message arrived from a faceless LinkedIn profile. Just a location of a military base in East Georgia and an email address. Something was off, it’s never every day you receive a cryptic message from a friend you haven’t seen in over 16 years.

A Call for Catholic Chaplains