By James Prescott When we speak of lent, we often think about what we’re giving up. Whether it’s the bog standard chocolate (which was one of the things I did…
By Steve Wickham Maundy Thursday, the Celebration of Friendship PRESENCE is a word that has connotations of being present, visible, noticeable, and active. Yet God’s Presence has something mysterious about…
By Ellen Haroutunian “It seems then,” said the Unicorn, “that there is a real Tash, after all.” “Yes,” said the Dwarf. “And this fool of an Ape, who didn’t believe…
By Mary Harwell Sayler Exodus 15:13: “In steadfast love, You have led the people You redeemed. In Your power, You will guide them to the holiness where You dwell.” Prayer:…
By Gil George This year as I engage with lent during my recovery from a challenging season of life, I have been led to give up abstraction and take on…
By Kathie Hempel During this season, perhaps more than any other I think of those who have pilgrimaged before me and taught me about God. Those who have made sacrifices,…
By Kate Kennington Steer Just hearing the question ‘what do you hunger for?’ is in itself enough to spark a mini-cascade of doubt, and a landslide of panic and guilt…
by Christine Sine Today’s prayer is one I wrote a couple of years ago as I sat at mother’s bedside during her final illness. It has been revolving in my…
By Derek Olsen In the fourth chapter of his Rule, the chapter describing the spiritual tools for good works, St. Benedict calls his monks to “keep death daily before your…
