Holly Bonner

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...
A small wooden cross resting on a bed of deep purple dried flower petals, lit with soft, moody lighting that emphasizes the rich violet tones often associated with the Lenten season.

A Lenten Prayer

02/19/2026
Scripture Reading: Therefore, to keep me from being too elated, a thorn was given me...
Close-up of gray ash arranged in the shape of a cross inside a round wooden bowl, resting on a textured gray surface.

Taking Ash Wednesday Home: Making Ashes Accessible

02/18/2026
When I was a little girl, we lived in a two-story house. My mother’s parents...
Overhead view of a plate stacked with golden-brown pancakes on a white table, surrounded by bowls of fresh blueberries and raspberries, whole strawberries, a fork and knife, and a white striped napkin.

A Place at the Pancake Table: Making Shrove Tuesday Accessible

02/16/2026
In the Episcopal Church, as in many other Christian denominations, Shrove Tuesday marks the final...
Black-and-white engraved portrait of Absalom Jones, the first Black priest in the Episcopal Church. He is shown wearing clerical clothing with a white cravat and dark robe, his hair styled in 18th-century fashion.

Absalom Jones and the Work of Holy Belonging

02/16/2026
Every February, the Episcopal Church commemorates Absalom Jones: priest, prophet, and pioneer. His story is...
Stylized illustration of Jesus’ face in bold graphic art style, with long brown hair, a full beard, and light-colored eyes. The image uses warm tones and strong shadows against a muted red background.

How Do You See Jesus?

02/15/2026
When you close your eyes and picture Jesus, what does He look like? For some,...
Illustration titled ‘The Parable of Jesus: The Mustard Seed’ with the scripture reference Matthew 13:31–32. On the right, two open brown hands are held upward, each holding several small yellow mustard seeds in the palms. On the left, text includes the parable describing the mustard seed growing from the smallest seed into a large tree where birds perch in its branches. The background is light beige.

Life Lessons from the Mustard Seed

02/05/2026
I love mayonnaise. Always have. Smooth, comforting, dependable. Mustard? Fine on its day, but it’s...

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