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 […]
I Will Light Candles This Christmas – Dec. 27, 2021
[Kim Montroll, close friend and Bread of Life core member, has been readingThe Mood of Christmas & Other Celebrations by Howard Thurman this Advent season. She is the moderator of our mission group, and has been reading these before we descend into our shared silence before doing our outward work each Thursday morning. I hope it brings […]
Courage Unparalleled – Dec. 24, 2021
She did not cry, ‘I cannot. I am not worthy,’Nor, ‘I have not the strength.’She did not submit with gritted teeth, raging, coerced.Bravest of all humans, consent illumined her.The room filled with its light,the lily glowed in it, and the iridescent wings.Consent, courage unparalleled,opened her utterly. –Denise Levertov, from her poem Annunciation
Suspended – Dec. 23, 2021
This was the moment no one speaks of,when she could still refuse. A breath unbreathed, Spirit, suspended, […]
