Saturday, September 13, 2014 — Play
It is the start of soccer season here. So, I will be sermon-writing and relaxing after worship tomorrow watching this guy on the left play. […]
It is the start of soccer season here. So, I will be sermon-writing and relaxing after worship tomorrow watching this guy on the left play. […]
“It’s quite literally true that we are star dust, in the highest exalted way one can use that phrase. …I bask in the majesty of […]
I arise today Blessed by all things, Wings of breath, Delight of eyes, Wonder of whisper, Intimacy of touch, Eternity of soul, Urgency of thought, […]
Bless the morning, bless the light. Bless the darkness from which we sprang. Bless our breakfast, the biscuits, gravy. Bless this table, the wood […]
I’ve been working on finding a balance between paying attention to the world and its many injustices and working to end an injustice, and cultivating […]
I think it is always right to lift up those who labour, serving God and neighbour in doing so. Today, try to be mindful of […]
Blessed Sabbath! Pray with me Saint Francis’ prayer of praise: You are holy, Lord, the only God, and Your deeds are wonderful. You are strong. […]
I work with Kairos Outside, a ministry to women impacted by the incarceration of a loved one. Our “motto” is ‘Listen Listen Love Love.’ Teach […]
Last week, I made visits to our home and hospital bound members. Even those whose minds are no longer clear hung on every word as […]
Remembering all of us who mourn And are not comforted All of us who are poor And not feeling particularly blessed because of it. Lift […]
This prayer was written by Father Mychal Judge, a FDNY chaplain killed on September 11, 2001. Lord, take me where You want me to go; […]
On the threshold of evening As I sit and listen To earth’s breathing As I come home to my body And mark a space from […]
May creatures all abound in well-being and peace, may all be blessed with peace always; all creatures weak or strong, all creatures great and small, […]
Loving God, good morning! Thank you for today. Sunday. Resurrection Day. What a blessing to us all. Thank you, Father, for the gift of your […]
There are hummingbirds, cardinals and a woodpecker at the feeders this morning. It is quiet except for the constant cricket song and it is peaceful […]
I saw the sun setting. It was a huge orange-red fireball, illuminating a few wispy clouds above it. It was an incredibly beautiful view. I […]
This morning, I offer a prayer from Erasmus. It was a challenge to me as I read it. I pray that it may be a […]
As I sit comfortably in my house, with breakfast eaten, after a good sleep on a comfortable mattress, I think about all the people in […]
Rural living has its challenges. Saturday evening, our well ran dry. Sunday afternoon, the cistern got scrubbed, we went to town to haul water only […]
As dusk yields to darkness tonight, I urge you to reflect on today. Make space for a few minutes of solitude. Think about the day […]