Apr 17, 2016 | confession, faith, prayer, scripture
Because we lose hope, all the angels sing: “Glory!” Because we lose our way, all the angels sing: “Wisdom!” Because we cede to fear, all the angels sing: “Thanksgiving!” Because doubts arise, all the angels sing:...
Jan 27, 2016 | psalm, scripture, vocation
With every flight and every new city, I am mercifully one step farther away from you in miles, in memories, in fresh molecules of air on my skin to erase any trace of your breath. [Where can I go from your spirit? How far can I flee from your presence?] Cleveland....
Dec 15, 2015 | Advent, prayer, scripture
God of mystery, you who whisper through the shadows, guide our feet as we walk this night. God our shepherd, you who lead with wisdom, call to us clearly across the hills. God most brilliant, you whose throne is assembled by cherubim, shine through with truth and...
Dec 13, 2015 | Advent, joy, prayer, scripture
How long is your joy, O God? How far is your delight? Beyond the horizon to the ends of the day. How strong is your love, O God? How quick is your compassion? More than the lion’s roar as it rushes to its prey. How beautiful is your grace, O God? How sweet is...
Nov 27, 2015 | prayer, scripture
step one step two toe touch one two touch with Your fingertips on my spine one two touch a path two touch a prayer two touch that Your ways one two Your paths two touch will be as familiar touch one as a dance a rhythm I can follow in my sleep a pattern imprinted on...
Aug 7, 2015 | courage, love, scripture
I am. Terribly so. Fear steals my breath and entangles my soul. There is no release, no grace, only nightmares of suffocating because love is lost because the world is dying yet still she tries to be her own salvation still I try to be my own resurrection and life....
