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
Finding the power and wisdom of God in the contradictions of the season
The contradictions of early spring all around us: the snow falling on new buds; the palms and the cross; joy and suffering; broken bodies, soaring spirits.
Feeling hurt? You’ve just gotta shake it off
A lesson from the lyrics of Taylor Swift on how to practice the kind of forgiveness Jesus taught.
On being driven: focus, inspiration, passion, Spirit
“The Spirit drove Jesus into the desert” Mark 1:12
Have you ever experienced being driven by something or someone? The word driven is a powerful...
Lent isn’t about what you give up— it’s about what you give
The true sacrifice before us for Lent is to live intentionally and practice the holy discipline of daily life — to be grateful for each day and care for those in need.
Fulfilling a lifelong dream: marching for life in Washington
It only took me 40 years to do something I had intended to do since I was 11.
When I was in high school, the...
Difficult choices in daily life when parenting an adult child with disabilities
It can be very tricky navigating the fine line between supporting my daughter as she struggles through daily life or taking over and doing things for her.
Goal-setting for the new year: Eight lessons from the Magi
The story of the Magi teaches us eight important things about goal-setting for the year ahead and beyond.
Life on Purpose: Celebrating God with us
I hope your Christmas tree is still up and decorated. At our house, we have only just begun to celebrate the 12 days of...
‘Do not be afraid’ for God is with us
Remember the Christmas message, proclaimed repeatedly throughout the Gospel: 'Do not be afraid' because God is with us.
‘Tis the season for…waiting
Waiting can be hard — whether you're a kid waiting for Santa, a mother waiting for the birth of a child, or an author waiting for the publication of your first book. Reflections on the anxiety and joyful expectation of the season by Eileen Benthal.
