Quiet Glory
A short Christmas poem about the quiet glory of the newborn King.
Thanksgiving Sharing Idea 2: A Creative Liturgy Based in Psalm 124
This month, I offer two simple ideas for breathing a little more depth into the Thanksgiving tradition of “going around the table and saying something we’re thankful for”. This week, we look at a creative liturgy idea based in Psalm 124.
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Thanksgiving Sharing Idea 1: Wave Offering
This week and next, I offer two simple ideas for breathing a little more depth into the Thanksgiving tradition of “going around the table and saying something we’re thankful for.” This week, we will look at the idea of a “wave offering.”
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Blessings
This poem was inspired by a delightful tree outside my window during a 2-day silent retreat at The Seven Fountains Jesuit center in Chiang Mai, Thailand in September.
I Lift My Eyes to the Hills
A poem pondering the hills outside the window at my friends’ condo in Penang, Malaysia while recovering from surgery in August 2022.
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Twilight Calls
A poem pondering the sounds and interactions of birds from a condo balcony in Penang, Malaysia while recovering from surgery in August 2022.
The People of the River
Between Babylon and Zion – A reflection on culture, Revelation 17, Psalm 87, and the human heart’s longing for home.
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The Whisper
A poetic retelling of the book of Jonah – a story about loving our enemies, just as God has loved us.