A Blessing, especially for St. Patrick’s Day: Today, enjoy this poem and blessing from the late poet and priest John O’Donohue. The blessing follows in words, images, and if you follow the link, read in his own voice. As you listen and read and reflect: may each of us find the light and the blessing, […]
“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 […]
…and the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him. I was intrigued on Sunday when our Rector pointed out in her sermon the vague-yet-compelling image of Jesus being in the wilderness […]
One of the things that I hear all too often is “…I know you’re busy, but…” I might hide it on the outside, but inside I let out a huge sigh whenever I hear it. I’m not angry at the person speaking; I’m disappointed with myself. To me, hearing that means that I’m sending off the […]
We all have words. Words may be spoken, or written. Words may remain stuck in our own heads, or form in images and dreams that we can only hear when we still our bodies and quiet our thoughts. Words may come easily and profusely to some. Words are measured and carefully constructed for others. It […]
Today, write an acrostic poem using the word LIGHT L I G H T If you’re in our virtual community, you can post your poem below. Or, stop by St. Thomas and hang your poem with others on our “Sacred Space” tree branches.
Write an acrostic poem using the word “Blessing”: B L E S S I N G What words form in your mind when you consider your blessings? Post your poem in the comments section (below) either anonymously or with your name. Or, write it down and bring it to the parish hall to display in […]
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