Wednesday in the Third Week of Lent Your word is a lantern to my feet,    and a light upon my path.  Psalm 119:105 “Take off your cleats before you enter the house.” “Can I take them off on the… Continue reading

The Annunciation Will you not give us life again,    that your people may rejoice in you?  Psalm 85:6 Scenes of the Angel Gabriel visiting young Mary and announcing the incredible news that she is to be the theotokos, the… Continue reading

Monday in the Third Week of Lent I think of God, I am restless,    I ponder, and my spirit faints.  Psalm 77:3 It finally dawns on me what is missing. When my daughters were young, we used a bowl… Continue reading

Saturday in the Second Week of Lent We give you thanks, O God, we give you thanks,    calling upon your Name and declaring all your wonderful deeds.  Psalm 75:1 The birdsong is almost cacophonous. In the last few days,… Continue reading

Friday in the Second Week of Lent Yet I am always with you;    you hold me by my right hand.  Psalm 73:23 I watch the toddler reach up and put his hand in his mother’s. I remember that moment.… Continue reading

Thursday in the Second Week of Lent My lips will sing with joy when I play to you,    and so will my soul, which you have redeemed. Psalm 71:23 As I hear the familiar tune take shape, I begin… Continue reading

Wednesday in the Second Week of Lent Let your loving-kindness be my comfort,    as you have promised to your servant.  Psalm 119:76 I am thankful that I no longer have to wrap myself against the biting cold as I… Continue reading

Tuesday in the Second Week of Lent For God alone my soul in silence waits;    truly, my hope is in him.  Psalm 62:6 By the time I get my daughter to her softball practice, my only recourse is to… Continue reading

Monday in the second Week of Lent May the fields of the wilderness be rich for grazing,    and the hills be clothed with joy.   Psalm 65:13 As I pour milk onto my organic whole-wheat cereal, I pause. I… Continue reading

Saturday in the First Week of Lent And I said, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove!    I would fly away and be at rest. I would flee to a far-off place   and make my lodging in… Continue reading