Holly Bonner

Close-up bronze sculpture of Jesus and Mary with their faces pressed closely together. Mary looks outward with a sorrowful expression, while Jesus, wearing a crown of thorns, tilts his head toward her. The sculpture has smooth polished highlights and textured details in the hair and beard against a light background.

Even From the Cross: A Mother’s Day Reflection on Love and Family

05/11/2026
Yesterday, I had my last class at Fordham University for a certificate I’ve been working...
Decorative Mother’s Day graphic featuring white script text reading ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ centered on a dark rustic wooden background, surrounded by white flowers, purple lilacs, and green leaves.

An Inclusive Prayer For Mother’s Day

05/06/2026
Loving and gracious God,We give you thanks this dayfor the many ways your nurturing love...
A hand holds a rainbow infinity ribbon above a calendar page labeled April, representing Autism Awareness Month and the beauty of neurodiversity.

More Than a Symbol: Autism, Neurodiversity, and Who Gets to Decide

04/21/2026
Symbols are powerful things. They show up everywhere! You can find them on T-shirts, in...
A colorful profile of a human head made of puzzle pieces sits on a blue background, surrounded by crayons, building blocks, and thread, symbolizing autism, creativity, and different ways of thinking.

Seeing the World Differently: Autism, Neurodiversity, and Belonging

04/17/2026
April is Autism Awareness Month, and every year I find myself coming back to the...
Two adult hands gently cup a child’s hands holding a heart made of colorful puzzle pieces, symbolizing love, care, and support for autism and neurodiversity.

A Prayer for Autism & Neurodiversity

04/17/2026
Gracious God, You created every mind, every way of thinking, every way of being.Nothing about...
A vibrant garden filled with a variety of blooming flowers in shades of pink, white, purple, and orange, growing closely together in a natural, slightly wild arrangement under bright sunlight.

The Garden of the Episcopal Church

03/28/2026
There is something deeply comforting about thinking of the Episcopal Church as a garden. Not...
A colorful stained-glass window depicting a serene, Blessed Mother in flowing robes leaning toward another person who gazes upward, bathed in radiant light, with vivid reds, blues, yellows, and greens forming an abstract, sacred scene suggestive of a biblical encounter.

A Prayer For The Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally

03/27/2026
Holy God,You who call your servants in every age,who spoke to Mary and were answered...
A small golden statue of Saint Joseph with a halo, shown in profile against a dark blue background, holding a lily and looking downward with a gentle expression.

Saint Joseph’s Day, Staten Island Style

03/19/2026
I spent part of my morning in a place that feels, to me, like holy...
Stained glass window depicting Saint Patrick, shown wearing a bishop’s mitre and green robes, raising one hand in blessing while holding a crozier, framed by a clover-shaped design and colorful geometric panes in the background.

A Saint Patrick’s Reflection: Ireland, Isolation, and Unexpected Grace

03/17/2026
Saint Patrick’s Day is often filled with bright green flair, parades, shamrocks, and cheerful celebration,...
Stage lighting rig suspended above a black backdrop featuring the large gold BAFTA mask logo, illuminated by bright white spotlights during an awards ceremony.

When the Body Speaks: What the BAFTA Tourette’s Moment Can Teach the Church About Grace, Understanding, and Belonging

02/26/2026
Recently, at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), a moment occurred that sparked widespread...

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