Monthly Archives: June 2023

We are constantly reminded of the hatred that exists in our world. Every time we watch a news cast or read a newspaper or even sometimes see people interact with each other, hatred is on display. The saying, “I hate … Continue reading →

For those of you who opened this today hoping to hear from your friend Terri, I’m sorry to disappoint you but Terri is “on the road” headed to her summer haven in Vermont.   Be safe Terri and enjoy a beautiful … Continue reading →

Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Julian of Norwich, Hadewijch of Brabant, Mechthild of Magdeburg, Marguerite Porete, Catherine of Genoa. Recognize those names? Probably not. Neither did I once. When I studied church history, no one mentioned their names. They … Continue reading →

These poignant lyrics by Marty Parks linger in my mind. The chorus goes like this:     “Somebody went to the throne of heaven, somebody lifted my name,    Bringing me into His holy presence, saying what I could not … Continue reading →

One of the gifts I received on my ordination day was a book written by Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest, titled “Everything Belongs”. I have learned a lot from this man about the contemplative, spiritual life. Learning is fun and … Continue reading →

May and June are often the months for weddings.  Not mine, but both of my sons were married during this time.  (Well, that was quite a few years ago.)  Warm weather, flowers, and after graduation – no wonder the choice … Continue reading →

        Life goes on.  Yes, it surely does whether we embrace each day or slip and slide through a day or trudge slowly through a day…our life goes on. Psalm 118:24 “This is the day the Lord made.  Let us rejoice and be glad … Continue reading →

In my former church, we sang a beautiful song called Just One Candle. My daughter and I sangit a couple times for Christmas Eve services, although it was not necessarily a Christmas song. Ithas a beautiful message of sharing the … Continue reading →

Last Sunday, we celebrated the feast of Pentecost. It has always been a favorite of mine, both for the readings and the meaning. You really have to enjoy the scene in Jerusalem. People from every known nation are gathered there … Continue reading →

Today commemorates Justin Martyr, a second century Christian philosopher from Samaria. Justin defended Christianity against the Roman authorities especially emphasizing the moral character of Christians. Sometime around 165 he was denounced as a Christian and put to death because he … Continue reading →