Saturday in the Second Week of Lent You speak in my heart and say, “Seek my face.” Your face, Lord, will I seek. Psalm 27:11 The sun is slow this morning and so is my body. I am grateful that… Continue reading

Friday in the Second Week of Lent Answer me, O Lord, for your love is kind; in your compassion, turn to me. Psalm 69:18 In the company of others in the virtual space we share, I trace a labyrinth path… Continue reading

Thursday in the Second Week of Lent You strengthen me more and more; you enfold and comfort me. Psalm 71:21 The smells from the kitchen begin to fill me with goodness and the taste of the meal to come. Places… Continue reading

 Wednesday in the Second Week of Lent My soul has longed for your salvation; I have put my hope in your word. Psalm 119:81 A year ago my friend and I were enjoying morning coffee in a small, locally-owned coffee… Continue reading

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