Saturday, March 23Session of the SanhedrinJohn 11:45-56 Sanhedrin If I admit that you are Beloved,that you are loved and accepted,as you are,unconditionally,then I must accept this reality about myself as well,and damn it, that’s just too difficult,just too scary.I don’t know what that doorwill let in or let out,how I will then be finally, finallyable […]
A Heart Journey Through Lent
March 22
Friday, March 22Jesus and the FatherJohn 10:31-42 Blasphemer I spoke about God as if I really knew,as if I really knew the One,the One who is,who is unknowable. Oh sure, I can speak of my experiences of God,and those experiences tell me thatGod understands my limitations,that when I attempt to speak to God,God hears,that when […]
March 21
Thursday, March 21Path to Eternal LifeJohn 8:51-59 On the Day I Die Oh loving God, let the day I die be familiar.Let me recall at least one dear memory.Let me be present with at least one person who loves me.Let me feel you with me, Sweet Jesus, my friend.Let me surrender all to you,as I […]
March 20
Wednesday, March 20Jesus and AbrahamJohn 8:31-42 Discipline It’s a spiritual discipline,to nurture an open spirit…to pause and notice how a very particularcomponent of this world is loving you,what it is inviting you to learn,to grow, to receive that you may share,like absolute beauty and wonder,or kindness,or gentle affection.These opportunity moments are countless,yet to open to […]
March 19
Tuesday, March 19The Boy Jesus in the TempleLuke 2:41-51a Mother She wiped his toddler noseand held his handand told him stories as he sat on her lap,stories of the ancestors,ancient and recent,stories of her childhood.She expressed her joy and love and gratitudeto him through her actions and wordsand in her prayers.She delighted in the times […]