Tears of Grief, Tears of Joy
Over the last few weeks as I have been preparing to write the Easter reflection, the grim reality of COVID-19 has happened. On typically the most joyous day in the Christian tradition and in a season of springtime newness, we are not gathering together in churches or outside. We as a people all around the […]
Living from the Spiritual Heart
“I consent to the Divine Presence and action within.” With these words on our heart, a group of us moved through a weekend of silent retreat, punctuated by intentional sitting and walking meditation together. All of us in some manner, though expressed differently, came desiring to open and deepen in our life in the Spirit. […]
Called to Be Who You Are in God
A while ago I took a class at the Servant Leadership School on “Call” led by a very wise spirited woman, Mary Cosby. My assumption then as it continues to be is that each of has a deep longing to know that our life means something. The profound gift of the Incarnation we celebrate year […]
Repentance and Grace
It is the Second Sunday of Advent – preparation in the church’s liturgical year for Christ who has come and is coming. And as it is every year, today’s gospel reading tells of the wild figure of John the Baptist in the desert crying out, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”* Repentance […]