John 19:25-30 Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Here […]
John 13:21-32 At supper with his friends, Jesus was troubled in spirit, and declared, “Very truly, I tell you, one of you will betray me.” The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he was speaking. One of his disciples– the one whom Jesus loved– was reclining next to him; Simon Peter therefore motioned […]
“God speaks to each of us as he makes us, then walks with us silently out of the night. These are the words we dimly hear: You, sent out beyond your recall, go to the limits of your longing. Embody me. Flare up like flame and make big shadows I can move in. Let everything […]
Readings for Palm Sunday Palm Sunday This is the story of two trees… The man from Nazareth entered the town not on a horse of conquest, but the beast of the poor. Yet the people came running to see him as he rode by the palm trees that shaded the courtyards of the rich and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 