In God’s Care
One of the earliest most indelible images of Jesus from my childhood is the Good Shepherd, the subject of this Sunday’s gospel.* If there is a psalm we know by heart, I can bet it is Psalm 23. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures….” […]
Resurrection Eyes
Mary of Magdala, the first witness of the resurrection, is a compelling character of great depth in the biblical story. In recent years, there has been significant study of the fragments her gospel, written early in the 2nd century but which disappeared for over 1500 years. There is new scholarship regarding the mix-up of various […]
Holy Week and Beyond with Dayspring
Good Friday – April 2, 2021 An online retreat with a rhythm of reflection on Good Friday, silence and sharing. Leader: Carole Crumley is an Episcopal priest and former Senior Program Director for Shalem Institute. She is an internationally known contemplative retreat leader and pilgrimage guide to sacred and secular sites throughout Europe, the Middle East and […]
Immediately
This is the time of lengthening daylight as our daystar, the Sun, shines more directly on our planet each day. Though ice covers the ground where I live, green shoots are beginning to appear. And yet, another ice storm is coming. How is Earth protecting or preparing for new life? Why is the struggle of […]
