Tuesday in the Fifth Week of Lent The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; it is he who shall keep you safe. Psalm 121:7 I unwrap the piece of chocolate and am greeted by a saying, “Save the best… Continue reading

Monday in the Fifth Week of Lent Feast of St. Joseph Let them be like chaff before the wind, and let the angel of the Lord drive them away. Psalm 35:5 I pick up the shoes, the sweater, and the… Continue reading

Saturday in the Fourth Week of Lent Whoever is wise will ponder these things, and consider well the mercies of the Lord. Psalm 107:43 I settle into an afternoon blessedly free of demands and appointments. I approach my list of… Continue reading

Friday in the Fourth Week of Lent Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, and his mercy endures for ever. Psalm 107:1 By the time I realize I am in the cash-only lane rather than the ez-pass lane,… Continue reading

Thursday in the Fourth Week of Lent O God, you know my foolishness, and my faults are not hidden from you. Psalm 69:6 A car pulls up in the lane next to me at the stoplight and the driver waves… Continue reading

Wednesday in the Fourth Week of Lent When your word goes forth it gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130 I smile and say hello to the receptionist as I sign the visitor’s book. My greeting is… Continue reading

Tuesday in the Fourth Week of Lent When many cares fill my mind, your consolations cheer my soul. Psalm 94:19 As I kneel in church and fold my hands for prayer, I am taken back to my childhood. Somehow this… Continue reading

Monday in the Fourth Week of Lent For I am persuaded that your love is established for ever; you have set your faithfulness firmly in the heavens. Psalm 89:2 I walk into my office and see the post-it notes all… Continue reading

Saturday in the Third Week of Lent Lord, you have been our refuge From one generation to another. Before the mountains were brought forth, or the land and the earth were born from age to age you are God. Psalm… Continue reading

Friday in the Third Week of Lent It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to your Name, O Most High; To tell of your loving-kindness early in the morning and of your… Continue reading