“Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for your sake.” Peter’s passionate declaration on the night of the last supper now rang false in his own ears. The words had taken residence inside him after the night of Jesus’ arrest. They were an accusation of his own making. In a fit of ... Read More about Journey to Resurrection: Peter the Passionate
Journey to Resurrection: Mother Mary
A mother's heartShe rushed close enough to the cross to hear his voice. In his strained voice she heard faint reminders of the infant who babbled nonsense at her breast. Reminders of the little boy chanting the Psalms, and the young man whose voice cracked for months every time he called her ... Read More about Journey to Resurrection: Mother Mary
Journey to Resurrection: a Holy Week Series :: John the Beloved
Holy Week has always been a mystery to me. In my faith tradition, celebrating Lent and the events leading up to Easter was best left to the Liturgists. While Easter is equally important to Christmas, it lacked the anticipation and starry-eyed magic of the Christmas season. Instead, Holy Week was a ... Read More about Journey to Resurrection: a Holy Week Series :: John the Beloved
Words for Winter: Prayers for Winter Nights
Hello and Happy Winter Solstice to you! It's the darkest day of the year here in the Northern Hemisphere, and I thought you might need a few words to accompany you as we slowly move towards the light over the next few months.Winter's stark and spare beauty can be difficult to see clearly on ... Read More about Words for Winter: Prayers for Winter Nights
Small Acts of Faith
Hello and Merry Christmas, dear readers!In the past few weeks, we’ve waded into the waiting season of Advent. I’m waist-deep in memory and longing as I tuck Christmas decorations into corners of my home, thinking a bit about what once was and wondering about what could be. Advent embodies this ... Read More about Small Acts of Faith
Prayers for Autumn Evenings: A Gift for Readers
The trees lining a nearby neighborhood are tipped the color of wine. The green is so deep, it’s become another shade altogether, offering a hint of autumn on an afternoon drive.Fall is my favorite season, but I’m not ready for the romance of firewood and falling leaves just yet. I feel ... Read More about Prayers for Autumn Evenings: A Gift for Readers
