Blog•Apr 16, 2026
No Distance
In his reflective column, Irish Dominican Fr. Donagh O’Shea argues that true fulfillment comes from eliminating the mental distance between ourselves and our lived experience. He frames the present moment as the essence of life, equating this "no distance" state with love and authentic presence. The piece critiques modern culture’s reliance on aesthetic hacks, material comforts, and curated identities as superficial substitutes for genuine immersion. Ultimately, O’Shea urges readers to stop spectating their lives and to engage fully in each moment, especially as they confront aging and mortality.
