Tuesday in the Second Week of Lent For God alone my soul in silence waits;from whom comes my salvation.Psalm 62:1 The wind is fierce, eliciting all sorts of creaks from the house, keens from outside branches, and frantic tolls from… Continue reading

Monday in the Second Week of Lent Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful, for I have taken refuge in you; in the shadow of your wings will I take refuge until this time of trouble has gone by.… Continue reading

Saturday in the First Week of Lent You trace my journeys and my resting-placesand are acquainted with all my ways.Psalm 139:2 The day spreads out ahead of me, awaiting my engagement. For years, as a disciplined morning person, I spent… Continue reading

Friday in the First Week of Lent Open my lips, O Lord, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. Psalm 51:16 I prepare for a day of respite and feel a sense of gratitude wash over me, calming and energizing.… Continue reading

Thursday in the First Week of Lent The Lord, the God of gods, has spoken;he has called the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.Psalm 50:1 I step outside after a zillion zoom meetings and discover unexpected… Continue reading

Wednesday in the First Week of LentFeast of St. Matthias Restore us, O God of hosts;show the light of your countenance, and we shall be savedPsalm 80:3 The sun has dropped below the horizon, and the vestiges of its light… Continue reading

Tuesday in the First Week of Lent God is in her citadels;and is known to be her sure refuge.Psalm 48:3 The snow squall comes on suddenly while clients are waiting outside to receive food from our pantry. We quickly open… Continue reading

 Monday in the First Week of Lent Rise up, and help us,and save us, for the sake ofyour steadfast love.Psalm 44:26 The longer day and the warmer sun make my afternoon walk pleasant. I am grateful for my neighbors who… Continue reading

 Saturday after Ash Wednesday Why are you so full of heaviness, O my soul?and why are you so disquieted within me?Put your trust in God; for I will yet give thanks to him,who is the help of my countenance, and… Continue reading

Friday after Ash Wednesday Blessed be the Lord!for he has shown me the wonders of his love in a besieged city.Psalm 31:21 The journey has barely begun when I pause. To wonder. To wonder why. Why do I fling myself… Continue reading