Apr 6, 2014 | Lent, peace, prayer
“If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” (Romans 12:18) O God of gods, Light of all life, Conductor of galaxies, Holy Mover of mountains and Rhythm of the high seas, I have the most trivial prayer: for patience with the...
Mar 17, 2014 | confession, justice, Lent, peace, prayer
Still working. Jesus, may it be so that you are still working. Still working in Palestine and Israel. Still working in Crimea, torn by loyalties and language, power and poverty. Still working somewhere in the remote direction of Congress. No. I mean: yes, but no. Let...
Feb 7, 2014 | nature, peace, psalm
An ethereal melody Leviathan rumbles Just this: a moment of recognition a pause on fear beyond vocal capability Menehune giggle A willingness to meet the stranger who is God calls the spirit from its flesh Orion stalks An opportunity to join efforts & energies...
Oct 1, 2013 | lament, news, peace
It is easier to prepare for the advent of hell than to do the work of welcoming heaven. If the government shutdown (re)teaches us nothing else, it certainly demonstrates that we — humans in general, Americans in particular — find it easier, in fact more...
Jun 11, 2013 | nature, peace
A hermit thrush flits outside my office window seeking a perch or a morsel from the concrete. If I could open the window, I would offer her space to cool her wings and quiet her panic, sharing the same gift that the barista gives me each morning when he kindly ignores...
May 10, 2013 | Jesus, peace, poem
Peace to your broken heart, and peace to mine. Here in the holiness of flesh that is necessarily torn & bleeding, peace. I weep with you, my dear, because it is the only gift I have to offer. I break with you in longing for hope & delight, in recognition of...
