As we begin the Lenten Journey this year, I am in the midst of a sabbatical. My beloved congregation of St. Luke’s sent me off in January with a celebratory cake (we love cake at my parish) decorated with the words:

Rest – Renewal – Joy

For the past two months I have been living into these comfortable words. I have been spending my time in rest, prayer, contemplation, reading, retreat, and creation. I have also been writing–mostly poetry.

As I continue to honor this time of re-creation and in order to allow space for my current writing endeavor, I will not be writing and publishing new meditations on a daily basis on this blog. However, I have curated meditations from previous years which I will send out via email this Lent. You can subscribe to my meditation emails at any time.

It is quite possible (as it always is with me) that I may miss a day here and there. And, who knows, there may be a new meditation here and there as well.