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The Dark Before the Dawn
Melancholy The Art Institute of Chicago Odilon Redon, 1876 The past year has not been easy by any stretch of the imagination. And so, we arrive at yet another Holy Saturday from within our own tombs. And for so many, we are even deeper in than last year. Grief, illness, despair, conflict, loneliness, isolation, loss, […]
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Storms and Hope
During one of our game drives in the Maasai Mara Preserve in Kenya, the bright blue sky turned dark, and thunderous slate gray clouds gathered on the horizon while the wind howled through the grassy plains on either side of us. A storm was imminent. Our Maasai guide asked if we would like to try […]
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Lord, Make us Instruments of Your Peace
For our Sunday musical reflection this week, I am sharing “Lord, Make us Instruments of Your Peace.” This is based on the Prayer of Saint Francis (1181-1226). As many of us in the world today are sheltering in place, our staying home is an Act of Peace. We are saving lives by staying home. You […]
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Under God’s Umbrella
Years ago, my Mom gave me a copy of Holly Gerth’s book, Under God’s Umbrella: Gifts of Hope & Encouragement to Shelter Your Heart in Life’s Storms. The book is available from Dayspring and other religious book stores. Holly shared this prayer: “Lord, my heart is in the midst of a storm right now. Please help […]