“We are at war with ourselves. We have put our faith in the mythical god of progress and are seeing the consequences. Millions of ecological refugees wander the earth, seeking an environment capable of sustaining their lives. . . . Did God have this kind of progress in mind?”—Louis Vitale, OFM
It happens to the good and the bad, the clever and the clueless, the rich and the poor, the devout and the profane. Despite all our best efforts, we fall and we fail. Pain, loss, and eventually death will visit each of us… read further at
There Are No Dead Ends
By Lilly Lewin A long year… Can we give ourselves permission to be where we are today? To be sad To be broken hearted To be exhausted by a year of …
FreerangeFriday: Lenten Lament
“Although poverty and climate change seem unrelated, they have common roots for the simple reason that we are nature, literally, in every molecule and neuron . . . how we treat nature and how we treat one another (are) the foundations of environmental and social justice.”—Paul Hawken
| Verse of the day Rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. – Proverbs 12:18 |
| Voice of the day We must believe in the power and strength of our words. Our words can change the world. – Malala Yousafzai |
| Prayer of the day Lord, we pray that your Spirit would guide us in being mindful of our words. May we never forget that the power of life and death resides with our tongues. Give us the wisdom to be intentional with what we say to ourselves and others. |
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
A good day of ministry and study
Working on Palm Sunday and Holy Week worship
Thankful for some time to simply Be Still
Thankful for the wonders of creation
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
“Feeling that morality has nothing to do with the way you use the resources of this world is an idea that can’t persist any longer. If it does, then we won’t.”—Barbara Kingsolver
| Verse of the day but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. – Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) |
| Voice of the day Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today. – Thich Nhat Hanh, Peace is Every Step (1992) |
| Prayer of the day O God, when our hearts are heavy with despair, may we find healing in the hope that you provide. May we be sustained by your glory and strength as we draw near to you. |
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
After a long days drive to be home
What a wonderful wedding weekend with friends
As I look to the week ahead, Lord
We pray for yet more victims of senseless hatred and gun violence
Lord, this land needs healing only you can give
Literally teach us to beat swords into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks
Give this nation the courage to put down weapons and learn the way of nonviolence
Grant us all moments to Be Still
For the good of all of your children I pray
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it. It always seems impossible until it is done.”—Nelson Mandela
