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“Woman, why are you weeping?’
She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.’ Easter is an immensely joyful time for those who believe and trust in the good news. We celebrate what has … Continue reading
Posted in 12-step spirituality, Christianity, Episcopal church, faith, peace, Recovery, Uncategorized
Tagged holy ground, hope, inner darkness, mercy, shame, street ministry
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Stripped and broken, beautiful still.
“And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. (John 12:32-33) When we think of the beauty of God, it … Continue reading
Getting older is getting freer
“Why bother.” “You’re only going to fail.” “No one will support this.” Being obedient to God can be daunting. For one thing, if I am honest with myself, even when I sense very strongly that God is calling me to … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Episcopal church, faith, peace
Tagged 12-step spirituality, hope, mercy, Merton Prayer, new ministry, recovery, simple prayer, spiritual growth, Thomas Merton
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Truth-telling and other brave acts
A dear friend told me recently, “You are very brave.” My inner critic was quick to tell me: Brave? Possibly. Or perhaps you are mildly crazy or deluded. I kept my mouth shut, but hoped my friend was right. My friend’s … Continue reading
Giving up shame.
There is a fair amount of chatter these days about how best to observe a Holy Lent. Many people choose the discipline of giving something up – like chocolate or wine or Facebook. Others take something on – a new … Continue reading
Posted in 12-step spirituality, Christianity, Episcopal church, faith, peace
Tagged 4th Step inventory, hope, Lent, recovery, shame, shame resilience, simple prayer
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The face of Christ
God is everywhere. Jesus promises to be with us always. All that is. This is what God holds in his palm, according to Julian of Norwich. We like statements of certainty that affirm God’s presence and action in our lives, … Continue reading
A loss for words
I have failed to meet my commitment to submit a new blog entry once each week. This is not something I have enforced rigidly but I aim for consistency; 8 or 9 days may pass between entries but always on … Continue reading
Posted in 12-step spirituality, Christianity, faith, peace
Tagged discernment, gratitude, hope, meditation, outdoor church, simple prayer
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A mouthful of moon
Last week, as we celebrated the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus, I began thinking about the importance of names – all names, not just the names we give to people. One thing that came to mind was a … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, faith, peace
Tagged Carbon Sabbath, climate change, community, environment, Epiphany
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A hermeneutic of generosity
Some weeks ago, someone asked me: “Is Jesus really that concerned with the poor?” This came not from a place of disdain for the poor but more from a place of personal angst. If we are willing to sit with … Continue reading
Posted in faith, peace, St. Clare of Assisi, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, hermeneutic of generosity, hope, Matthew 25:31-46, mercy, option for the poor, simple prayer
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The mind of the heart
In an essay on the nativity, Madeline L’Engle describes her struggle to accept a God who would be born of human flesh, a God who would “limit the limitless” in order to save all of creation. She struggles with the … Continue reading
Posted in Diocese of Florida, Episcopal church, faith, peace
Tagged baptism, Christmas, holy ground, hope, John 1:1-14, mercy, simple prayer, woman priest
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