Lent 14

Here. I am here. And however God moves me beyond the “here,” so long as I am here let my life be used here by the strength of the Spirit, by the will of God, to the glory of Christ. Lord, find me...

Lent 13

I am overwhelmed, tired in mind-body-spirit, desperate lest I lose my grip, like a new swimmer fears to have the kicking board slip from her grasp. “I cannot swim any further,” my soul cries, but my feet have no hope of finding support in the depths. Save...

Lent 12

Be gentle with me, Most Jealous God, for I confess to adoring security, serving the clock, & placing confidence in my own reputation rather than in yours. By your covetous love, monopolize my heart once...

Rise and Shine

The miracle comes again: a rose blooming in the east, a shadow retreating across the hills, a sparrow announcing the morning roll call. My soul responds gratefully, “Here!” and I set myself to the task of living with the confidence of...

Second Sunday in Lent

Haha! My God, my God, you have done it again! You have lit the way for those feeling lost, and unlocked a fountain for those deprived of water. You have gathered orphans together, called them family, and set out a rich feast. You have bent close to hear the silenced...

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