Today is Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday in Advent when we celebrate the hopeful cry, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.” It is an interesting proclaim as we are in the middle of Advent’s darkness, isn’t it? How many of us, while in darkness and question and pain want to proclaim joy? For…
Tag: poetry
deep breaths
On some days this world seems harsh and unloving. We have forgotten to listen to others, ourselves, and the Love that holds us all together. I have been sitting quietly with myself and reading some of the mystic mothers that wrote about our God… and writing prayers of my own. May you sit with these words…
rainbows of love
Today is Coming Out Day. And while there is more freedom to come out that there was in 1939, it still isn’t safe for many of our LGBTQ friends to simply be themselves. Here in the US, they can face discrimination and hate from their very own family and “friends”. In other parts of the world,…
journal findings
I keep coming across poems and quotes that have touched me or rang true for me in some way. As I record them in my journals, I am noticing that I keep coming back to a few thinkers and poets over and over. Let nothing upset you, let nothing startle you. All things pass; God…
trust the slow work
My tree continues to grow buds. Besides the one bloom, she has yet to cover herself in pink wonder just yet. I am waiting, eagerly but patiently. I know what is in store. I know it will be glorious. I know it will bring me great delight. As I wait, I think about the prayer…
for a friend
I have a dear friend who had to watch as her mother journeyed from this world to a world her soul calls home. I was not there, but I know this friend well and know with full confidence that she held each feeling, each thought, each moment with the grace and love they deserved. She…
