John O’Donohue, the Irish poet, theologian, philosopher, insisted on beauty as a human calling. Celtic spirituality weaves the beauty of the created order with the quotidian patterns of human frailty. This beauty and frailty, O’Donohue notes, have surrounded us since long before we developed the language in which to witness them, even before there was… Continue reading John O’Donohue on Awakening and Surrender
Category: Christian Way
Concerning faith and Christian living
A People Place by William J. Crocker
If this is not a place where tears are understood,
Where do I go to cry?
A Compline Collect
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen.
The Other Side of the Virus, An Opportunity to Awaken… by Fr. Richard Hendrick, OFM
Yes there is panic buying.
Yes there is sickness.
Yes there is even death.
But,
A Prayer for Inner Peace
I weave a silence on to my lipsI weave a silence into my mindI weave a silence within my heartI close my ears to distractionsI close my eyes to attractionsI close my heart to temptations Calm me, Lord, as you calmed the storm;still me, Lord, keep me from harm. Let all the tumult within me… Continue reading A Prayer for Inner Peace
If it’s not practical, it’s not spiritual
“If it’s not practical, it’s not spiritual” is a phrase captured by a much respected member of a church I am associated with. I love this sentiment. I’d like to rephrase it in a positive voice: “If it’s spiritual, it’s practical”. It’ll be no surprise to anyone who knows me that I love pastoral theology.… Continue reading If it’s not practical, it’s not spiritual
A Blessing, from Henri-Frédéric Amiel
My friends,Life is short, and we do not havemuch time to gladden the hearts ofthose who travel with us, so be swift tolove and make haste to be kind.And may the blessing of the One whomade us, and the One who loves us, andthe One who travels with us, be withyou and those you love… Continue reading A Blessing, from Henri-Frédéric Amiel
I am Humbled – A Hospital Chaplain’s Prayer
I am Humbled – A Hospital Chaplain’s Prayer
I come into these walls,
Unknown of what the day will hold.
Uncertain of where God
Will guide my path.
Socialists are not bad. Not Nazis.
Socialists are not bad. Not Nazis.
A major socially-media-pushed theme and meme from the US Republican Trump 2020 campaign is that socialists are Nazis. This is intended to scare people away from voting for Democratic candidates for President, especially Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. I want to shine a light into this lie.
Prayer for the Caregiver
Prayer for the Caregiver.
Lord,
Be present to us today
as we do the work of your hands.