Anticipating Joy–Advent III
More light dawns in this Advent III week! One more candle on the wreath, and the texts from the lectionary begin to rejoice! Some traditions call this Sunday Gaudete Sunday or Rose Sunday, when a pink...
View ArticleWisdom by Starlight–Epiphany
Each year I am drawn more and more to the Epiphany chapter of the Christmastide story. I love the yearning and desire that have kept these wise ones reading, consulting, (were they praying?) in search...
View ArticleEastertide II: What is Blooming
My garden is a riot of color! My roses are blooming and blossoming in celebration of the Spring that has sprung! How fitting for the spiritual practice in Eastertide–to notice and to celebrate new life...
View ArticleCelebrating a Place in the Band
I visited another city this week, attended a church of another denomination for worship. Among, and maybe central, to the joy of the experience, was worshiping with the leadership of a clergywoman...
View ArticleAll Will Be Well: A Book Review
Book Review for The Showings of Julian of Norwich: A New Translation by Mirabai Star Lady Julian is a longtime friend and teacher to me. She has been since I first read her Revelations of Divine Love...
View ArticleAdvent Blue 3: Longing for Joy
The Blueness of this Advent leaves us longing for some Joy. And Advent 3 is Gaudete or Rejoice Sunday! It is the week we are invited to savor the singing of Mary, following her ancestor Hannah: My soul...
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