Gather 'round…
"Sometimes when we look out, the world seems so dark. War, violence, hunger, and misery seem to abound. This makes us anxious and helpless. What can I do in my private little corner of life that could have any effect on the march of world events? The usual answer is: nothing. We then decide to... Continue Reading →
“Let your soul receive this rest: The God who sends thunder and lightning seeks to obliterate every system that threatens the dignity and shalom of the cosmos. Accept what mercy is available after what we’ve made of this precious, sacred world–what we’ve made of one another. In all our greed, our deceit, our apathy, our... Continue Reading →
'"In a dark time the eye begins to see.' And this is the paradox: that black is white, that darkness is the mother of beauty, that the extinction of light is a revelation."~ Chet Raymo, The Soul of the Night Without darkness, there is no light. Without depths, heights are not heights. Without suffering, love... Continue Reading →
"This being human is a guest houseEvery morning a new arrival...Be grateful for whoever comes,because each has been sentas a guide from beyond."~ Rumi, The Guest House "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."~ Hebrews 13:2 Strangers. Guests.Angels. All the same, and the list isn't yet complete.... Continue Reading →
Tales From the Nexus 