Praying 3/5

Jun 3, 20211 min read

The Divine Refuge

It is getting late and My head hangs low. It is darker now and My tears begin to flow. It is desperate all round so My hands grasp...

May 23, 20211 min read

The Inexhaustible Cup

With head bowed, Back bent, and tired feet, I crawl to you on hands and knees. With eyes swollen, Parched mouth, and Prayer rope in hand,...

May 8, 20211 min read

The Life-Giving Spring

Mary, Most Holy, and Mother of my God. My model, My refuge, and My love. I seek, and With humility, I ask To approach your Life-Giving...

Apr 16, 20211 min read

Watching for the Cloud

Seeing darkness, I watch the clouds build on the horizon. Assuming rain, I wait for the clouds to whip up the sea and the sand. What...

Mar 29, 20211 min read

Gazing Upon Still Waters

When I gaze upon the still waters, I feel the breeze of your loving insistence. When I gaze upon the still waters, I hear the calm from...

Mar 23, 20211 min read

Praying in the Rain

Head bowed And hair soaked, My fingers grasp The woolen rope on my hand. Ebb of sin Flow of prayer, My mind in heart The knots move my...

Mar 13, 20211 min read

The Water's Edge

I walk along the water’s edge, Aware that I live in liminal spaces. One foot seemingly on solid ground, Relying on what’s familiar....

Jan 7, 20211 min read

Dawn of the Light of Knowledge

"Your birth, O Christ our God, dawned the light of knowledge upon the earth. For by Your birth those who adored stars were taught by a...

Aug 28, 20201 min read

Mary's Dormition, Death to Self

Mary, the Mother of God, the Most Holy Theotokos, died to herself at a very early age in order to serve God. Have you ever thought about...

Aug 25, 20201 min read

Peace Required

In order for a person to serve others authentically, they must first be at peace with God and themselves. An icon of Moses at the Burning...

HOLY SILENCE