Eileen Benthal
Eileen is a writer, speaker and wellness coach with a bachelor’s degree in theology from Franciscan University. She and her husband Steve live in Jamesport and have four young adult children. Email Eileen
Sister, friend, protector, idol
As my daughter, Johanna and I stepped off the plane, the tropical air warmed our bodies. It was nice to get away from...
A lesson in endurance: running the rosary
A few weeks ago, I was leading the worship for a retreat in Nassau County. While it may seem that I am frequently off...
Grief and joy go hand in hand
I have experienced labor eight times. Four times for the kids I am grateful to have with me now and four times for the...
Lessons from the vineyard
I love living in the heart of wine country on the North Fork of Long Island. There are three vineyards within walking distance to...
Living in the present
There is not enough time in the day. Do you ever feel like that? I certainly do. I wake up very early, typically before...
God is good and so is Mom
After I blew through Meeting House Deli to grab a coffee, I quickly programmed the numbers I needed to call while I drove on...
Signs of new life abound
“Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” This is the greeting of the Greek Orthodox Church during the Easter season. Like the 12 days...
Standing beneath the Cross: A Passion Sunday reflection
In most Christian Churches, today is considered Palm and/or Passion Sunday. Palm Sunday refers to the triumphant entry of Jesus riding a donkey into...
Laughter truly is the best medicine
“A joyful heart is good medicine.” Proverbs 17:22 Humor holds the power to heal. Humor that is genuine comes from a sense of security,...
Life on Purpose: wounds that refuse to heal
This week I met my match. I dealt with a medical issue that put me into a temporary state of shock- at least I...
