Saturday in the Fifth Week of Lent How shall we sing the Lord’s song upon an alien soil? Psalm 137:4 Outside all is grey and quiet. No traffic or hustle. Even my usual squirrel companion, who most mornings is busily… 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. Psalm… Continue reading

Thursday in the Fifth Week of Lent O Lord, I am not proud; I have no haughty looks. I do not occupy myself with great matters, or with things that are too hard for me. But I still my soul… Continue reading

Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me understanding, according to your word. Psalm 119:169 Everything takes longer. And I continue to be surprised by this, as if I could somehow… Continue reading

Tuesday in the Fifth Week of Lent Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy. Psalm 126:3 I scroll through the pictures of our daughters as toddlers, remembering significant life-moments of growth and discovery.… Continue reading

Monday in the Fifth Week of Lent You have not shut me up in the power of the enemy; you have set my feet in an open place. Psalm 31:8 Somehow, it all works. Even with the technical missteps. Even… 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 The cyclist who passes us twice on our walk, each time with a friendly greeting. The… Continue reading

Friday in the Fourth Week of Lent The children of your servants shall continue, and their offspring shall stand fast in your sight. Psalm 102:28 Our walking route through the neighborhood has become familiar. We wave and smile at neighbors… Continue reading

Thursday in the Fourth Week of Lent Answer me, O Lord, for your love is kind; in your great compassion, turn to me. Psalm 69:18 For no particular reason and for every reason the tears come. This desert transverse takes… Continue reading

Wednesday in the Fourth Week of Lent The Feast of the Annunciation Will you not give us life again, that your people may rejoice in you? Show us your mercy, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. Psalm 85:6-7 Photo… Continue reading