I Will Sing a New Song — Dec. 28, 2021
The old song of my spirit has wearied itself out. It has long ago been learned by heart; It repeats itself over and over, Bringing no added joy to my days or lift to my spirit. I will sing a new song. I must learn the new song for the new needs. I […]
Start at the Center – Nov. 29, 2021
“The here, the now, and the individual, have always been the special concern of the saint, the artist, the poet… This is the basic substance of life. These are the individual elements that form the bigger entities like mass, future, world. We may neglect these elements, but we cannot dispense with them. They are the […]
Evening Acceptance and Gratitude – Nov. 19, 2021
“In this Vespers hour I sense a very thin veil between heaven and earth. As I enter the Great Silence, I thoughtfully attend to my heart. With eyes of mercy and delight I scan my actions of this day. Are the achievements of this day aligned with my heart’s deepest yearning for grace-filled living? Gratitude […]
Living Each Day
The confluence of the turning of earth’s seasons, the occasion of my birthday, and the nearing transition of the Church’s liturgical cycle from Ordinary Time to Advent, has me pondering my days. My reflectiveness is also influenced by the uncertainty that continues with the COVID-19 pandemic and alarming reports on climate change. Sunday’s gospel* also […]
