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
A Christmas reflection: treasure God’s gifts
With my earthly Mom who is here for a time and my heavenly Mom whom “all generations shall call blessed,” I learn the greatest gift of Christmas is Emmanuel, God is with us.
In the spirit of the season Greenport restaurateurs help feed the homeless
First and South in Greenport hosted a tree-decorating party Friday night to raise money for Maureen's Haven, a nonprofit group that feeds and shelters the homeless on the East End.
Prayer can fix this
The N.Y. Daily News headline blared: “GOD ISN’T FIXING THIS,” mocking prayer as a response to the terror of this week. But faithful prayer can fix what's wrong in the world.
When storm clouds gather, allow gratitude to add life to your days
I stared out that window, trying to figure out the appeal of this dark autumn day. I realized that my eyes were drawn to the contrast of the gold and red leaves against the dark sky, which actually made the autumn colors richer and deeper. It was stunning.
Lessons learned in doggie boot camp
Two weeks in Canine Companions for Independence doggie boot came teaches important lessons about motivation, rewards and relaxation.
In the stage of life when we think about downsizing, think about faith — and remember that mustard seed
Faith isn't a gigantic leap . It's just the next step, when with faith the size of a tiny mustard seed, we trust God in the present moment.
Finding hope and comfort in the lights of the Manhattan skyline
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas- at least from the 16th floor of NYU Langone Medical Center.
I am grateful for the view...
Inspired to #lovelikeFrancis
Eileen Benthal packed up her special-needs daughter, Johanna, her wheelchair and service dog for a trip to Manhattan to visit neurologists and catch a glimpse and be inspired by Pope Francis and his message of love.
A matter of life and death
I have always believed God’s word that human life begins at conception. I have taken to heart the poetic expressions of the Psalmist David,...
Life lessons learned in special 5K race
Despite little time to train and no running stroller to use, Eileen Benthal was determined to complete the 5K race with her special-needs teenage daughter.
