I’m a little more tired than usual. so, less normal blogging. This short animation made me think and feel. I don’t think enjoy is the best word, perhaps pause and see what happens is better.
MERCY IS NOT MERELY FEELING SYMPATHY. Mercy is extended by one who has the power to condemn or punish but chooses not to. We choose not to criticize, not to say, “I told you so,” not to exact our “pound … Continue reading
THE CLASSIC DEFINITION of humility offered by Teresa of Ávila is to walk in the truth of who we are. This means accepting our weaknesses and our limitations as gifts of God as well as our strengths and talents. Given … Continue reading
Dream Awakener JR Woodward was kind to invite me to contribute for an on-going blog series called The Good News, which is taking place throughout the Easter Season, from Easter to Pentecost. Please read on below, and check out the … Continue reading
Good Friday opens up the chance for me to conduct the Tenebrae Service. And we did it with some adaptation with the Seven Last Words of Jesus, relevant passages with prayers tonight. We ended with Psalm 51 and dismissed quietly … Continue reading
JESUS IS “the resurrection and the life.” Is your perception of the future determined by the certainty of your death or by your faith in Jesus? Is your life determined by the ability to make life “happen” or by … Continue reading
EACH DAY, every moment, you place your hand of blessing upon the brow of creation. In your touch, in your words, everything flowers, everything remembers the deep, perfect loveliness within. The deep, perfect loveliness of you. – Sam Hamilton-Poore Earth … Continue reading
MERCIFUL AND LOVING GOD, I come seeking quiet communion with you. In this place apart from confusion and stress, grant me stillness of heart and quietness in thy presence. Amen. – Rueben P. Job and Norman Shawchuck A Guide to … Continue reading
Long-term commitment whether in marriage, religious life or in other forms, is harder these days because of change. The loved one changes, and we change ourselves with time; so our relationships change. We cannot live our whole lives at … Continue reading
JESUS SAYS that the kingdom of God belongs to those who have little or nothing spiritually. Have you ever felt spiritually inadequate? Have you said, “God, there’s no way I can do this?” Then, Jesus says, you’re the kind of … Continue reading
