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

Tuesday in the Fourth Week of Lent When many cares fill my mind, your consolations cheer my soul. Psalm 94:19 Already I can feel the pressure build, my mind and attention being pulled by the magnet of the busyness of… Continue reading

Monday in the Fourth Week of Lent God speaks, “I will not break my covenant, nor change what has gone out of my lips.” Psalm 89:34 The emergence of crocuses, petite daffodils, and the brave leaves of tulips leads to… Continue reading