Yesterday, October 15, was the Feast Day of St Teresa of Avila, and I felt the need to make some note of that this week. While there are many things worth saying about Teresa, I want to share one brief, simple quote from … Continue reading
A few weeks ago I began receiving a daily quote from Goodreads.com. Since the site is about books as you might expect most of the quotes are from authors or about writing. This past Saturday, October 5, the quote was from … Continue reading
This past weekend I was driving and noticed a sign outside a local church, “Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, 2:30 pm.” Then I remembered that on most Christian calendars, this Friday, October 4, is a day to remember St. Francis … Continue reading
In “The Practice of the Presence of God” Brother Lawrence wrote – “There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful than that of a continual walk with God. Those only can comprehend it who practice and … Continue reading
I had something in mind to send out today, put myself in front of the computer to get started, and began typing “Draft for September 11, 2013.” And stopped. – 9/11 – I thought for a moment about not sending anything because … Continue reading
Last week as I was looking over one of the lectionary mailing lists, I read a great post on hospitality by Thom Shuman. I asked Thom’s permission to share it with you, and he most kindly granted that permission. “When it comes to … Continue reading
Last week I came across these words from Dietrich Bonhoeffer that I saved several years ago, “The first service one owes to others in the community involves listening to them. Many people seek a sympathetic ear and do not find … Continue reading
Dallas Willard sees no replacement for Christians coming together to share their lives, “In fellowship we engage in common activities of worship, study, prayer, celebration, and service with other disciples…. Personalities united can contain more of God and sustain the … Continue reading
Recently I came across these words from Henri J. M. Nouwen, “When I reflect on my own life, I realize that the moments of greatest comfort and consolation were moments when someone said, ‘I cannot take your pain away, I … Continue reading
Let’s continue to think about groups and community this week, and let’s start by hearing Castell again, “Above all, the group must keep remembering that true growth in grace is not to be achieved by our own efforts or contriving, but must … Continue reading
