Maureen Long, Ph.D.

Maureen is Bruce D. Alexander ’65 Professor and Chair of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Yale University.

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Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent

Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent

As I sat down to meditate on today’s readings, there were a few phrases and images that caught my eye. There are several references to being tired,...

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Friday of the Third Week of Lent: The Ways We Stumble

Friday of the Third Week of Lent: The Ways We Stumble

Straight are the paths of the Lord; in them the just walk, but sinners stumble in them.

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Lent 2022: Profound Truths

Lent 2022: Profound Truths

A Reflection for the Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent I’ve always loved the story in today’s Gospel, even though it’s a little bit cringe-y to...

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Reflection for Monday, Fourth Week of Advent

Reflection for Monday, Fourth Week of Advent

There is a lot of vivid imagery in the readings for Advent, and today’s are no exception. We read that the coming of the Lord will be like the...

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