Saturday in the Fifth Week of Lent My soul is athirst for God, athirst for the living God; when shall I come to appear before the presence of God? Psalm 42:2 I arrive at the inevitable turn in the Lenten… Continue reading

 Friday in the Fifth Week of Lent   Let me hear of your loving-kindness in the morning, for I put my trust in you; show me the road that I must walk, for I lift up my soul to you.… Continue reading

Thursday in the Fifth Week of Lent But I still my soul and make it quiet, like a child upon its mother’s breast; my soul is quieted within me. Psalm 131:3 Although the rain is accompanied by damp and cold… Continue reading

 Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent My soul waits for the Lord, more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning. Psalm 130:5 As I get into the car after my appointment, I feel the sun’s… Continue reading

Tuesday in the Fifth Week of Lent Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy. Psalm 126:2 I am up to my ears with Holy Week planning when my spouse, with feigned sincerity, suggests… Continue reading

Monday in the Fifth Week of Lent Into your hands I commend my spirit, for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. Psalm 31:5 As I drive along the highway, I see the vestiges of several recent… 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 A waiting line begins to form in my psyche as the day’s distracted thoughts arrive ready… Continue reading

Friday in the Fourth Week of Lent Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry come before you;hide not you face from me in the day of my trouble.Psalm 102:1 I listen as the rain slashes the windows, the storm… Continue reading

Thursday in the Fourth Week of Lent Save me, O God, for the waters has risen up to my neck. Psalm 69:1 We begin our prayerful walk through the church, following the stations of the cross. As it comes to… Continue reading

Wednesday in the Fourth Week of Lent   I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. Psalm 101:3   Almost with me noticing, my peace lily has set forth two beautiful blooms. I have had this plant for many… Continue reading