Recognizing Jesus
Sometimes there are so many interesting details in one Bible story that I don’t know where to look. This third encounter between the resurrected Jesus and the disciples* is one such story: Peter naked in the boat, hurriedly putting his clothes back on before diving into the water; the very specific count of fish. When […]
The Grace of Love – Jan. 25, 2022
May the grace of the love of the stars be mine May the grace of the love of the winds be mine May the grace of the love of the waters be mine In the name of the Word of all life. –J. Philip Newell, Celtic Prayers from Iona, p.45
A Mother’s Miracle
On the day I turned sixteen, I tasted freedom for the first time. With a brand new driver’s license in my wallet, and a car key in my hand, I carefully backed out of the driveway, into the expectant world that awaited me. During those first few days of liberty, my mother told me to go visit […]
Resistance and Surrender to Call – Jan. 12, 2022
“When we are able to keep company with our own fears and sorrows, we are shown the way to go; our own parched lives are watered and the earth becomes a greener place.” –Elizabeth O’Connor, Cry Pain, Cry Hope, p. 84
