Tuesday in the First Week of Lent We have waited in silence on your loving-kindness, O God. Psalm 48:8 I carefully add water to the saucers which hold the small plants, marveling at how their leaves stretch toward the sun.… Continue reading

Monday in the First Week of Lent I said, “Lord be merciful to me;heal me, for I have sinned against you.”Psalm 41:4 As I step out of the car, a bit of bright color on the wet pavement catches my… Continue reading

Saturday after Ash Wednesday Weeping may spend the night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:6 I wake to a gentle fall of snow and the particular quiet that such weather brings. Yesterday, I woke to wind, gusting through… Continue reading

Friday after Ash Wednesday Into your hands I commend my spirit, for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. Psalm 31:5 I find the solitary drive through the woods soothing even as I have to pay attention… Continue reading

Thursday after Ash Wednesday God will make your righteousness as clear as the light and your just dealing as the noonday. Psalm 37:6 The light reflects off the snow in the early morning adding a layer of beauty to my… Continue reading

Ash Wednesday For the Lord knows whereof we are made;and remembers that we are but dust. Psalm 103:14 Yesterday, layer upon layer of snow filled the yard, buried the drive, covered the bushes, obscured the sky until the early afternoon sun… Continue reading

Last fall was a heavy lift for my family, as we marked the 25th anniversary of Matt’s murder. I have needed some time and space before I could post about it here.  25 years ago, as my spouse Jim and… Continue reading

Saturday of the Third Week of Advent Indeed, there is not a word on my lips, but you, O God, know it altogether. Psalm 138:3 At dinner, we decide to light the fourth advent candle on our wreath, even though… Continue reading

Friday of the Third Week of Advent Give me the joy of your saving help again and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit. Psalm 51:13 Raucous children filling the parish hall with laughter as we prepare to rehearse the pageant.… Continue reading

Thursday of the Third Week of Advent Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. Psalm 23:1 I have to consciously breathe my way through the store, focusing on my list… Continue reading