Fifth Sunday in Lent: April 6, 2014 Weekly Lectionary Readings This week’s readings give us two poignant images to consider: a prophetic dream of Ezekiel where dry bones rise into life; then, the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from death into life. In the middle of these stories, the Psalmist urges us to wait on the Lord […]
I am not naturally inclined toward being still. If I am truly honest about my nature, motion and action are central to my daily living and to the trajectory of my personal and professional growth. I have been described across my life as a hard worker, a person who acts on my words, someone for […]
This week’s acrostic poem uses the word, “STILL” S T I L L Sit in stillness and allow your words to form, then sit in stillness with the words and allow your words to “speak back” to you today. Listen to the still, small voice that connects you with Divine Presence in this very […]
Today’s spiritual practice is Lectio Divina, which literally translates, “Divine Reading.” These are easy to follow instructions from the Shalem Institute offer a guide for a Lectio Divina practice. You can use these steps for praying with scripture, selecting any passage that seems right for you. If you like, choose one of the readings from […]
When I was thinking about this week’s theme, one of my favorite communion hymns came into my mind, “Now the Silence, Now the Peace.” I thought it might be fitting for this week to do a musical reflection on this hymn, including its lyrics and origin. First, I read a bit into the background of […]
Written Reflection: Sometimes when I sit in silence… Today’s reflection (follow the link, above) is one of the most honest and authentic pieces I have ever read about what so often happens when we move from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives into a place of contemplative silence. Since we are focusing on […]
Sacred Space 