I’m at an exercise class recently, trying to work my way into tree pose. I slowly lift my right leg off the floor and align the sole of my foot with my thigh. I wiggle the toes of my standing leg to make sure my weight is on my heel. My hands rest in prayer position at my chest. I’ve never loved … [Read more...] about Meeting God in His Temple
Where There is Despair, Let Me Sow Hope
Waiting on the Hope of Christmas This article is part of a series on The Peace Prayer of St. Francis. You can read other entries here: Where There is Hatred, Let Me Sow Love An Instrument of PeaceWhere There is Doubt, Let Me Sow Faith Where There is Darkness, Let Me Sow … [Read more...] about Where There is Despair, Let Me Sow Hope
Where There is Darkness, Let Me Sow Light.
This article is part of a larger series on The Peace Prayer of St. Francis. You can read other entries here: Where There is Hatred, Let Me Sow Love An Instrument of PeaceWhere There is Doubt, Let Me Sow Faith I have this friend who is extremely active. Every day she’s clocking in a good hour … [Read more...] about Where There is Darkness, Let Me Sow Light.
Where There is Doubt, Let Me Sow Faith
This article is part of a larger series on The Peace Prayer of St. Francis. You can read other entries here: Where There is Hatred, Let Me Sow LoveAn Instrument of PeaceWhere There is Darkness, Let Me Sow Light Despite the pandemic and all of its restrictions, this summer was delightful. I … [Read more...] about Where There is Doubt, Let Me Sow Faith
An Instrument of Peace
This article is part of a larger series on The Peace Prayer of St. Francis. You can read the other entries here: Where There is Hatred, Let Me Sow LoveWhere There is Doubt, Let Me Sow FaithWhere There is Darkness, Let Me Sow Light O Lord make me an instrument of your peace… In this strange … [Read more...] about An Instrument of Peace
Tides of Intimacy With God
Yesterday I drove to the beach. It was mid afternoon and the rain had just stopped, though the sky was still heavy and grey with low-hanging clouds. The air was warm and sweet, and the sand damp beneath my toes. I plopped myself down onto a rock and watched the water roll in and out. Small waves … [Read more...] about Tides of Intimacy With God
