Resacralizing Hope During a Challenging Lent
Over the past week, the American news has been filled with talk of first anniversaries related to the pandemic: churches and workplaces closing, masks appearing, people hunkering down around the world. It was a time of much uncertainty and many unknowns. One year...
Resacralizing Love as a Lenten Practice
Despite having recently led a retreat on Lenten practices, I’ve struggled with finding my groove during Lent this year. (It’s so true that we preach what we most need to hear!) I’m not necessarily seeking to perform perfectly (as would have been the case for my...
Pondering Ash Wednesday during a Pandemic
This week Christians celebrate Ash Wednesday. A few years ago, I pondered ashes on this blog (and I encourage you to read what I wrote then). This year, the fallout from COVID-19 pulls me in somewhat different directions, but the ashes remain central. Ash Wednesday is...
The Periodic Call to Rest and Rejuvenation
I’ve been pondering retreat time as Lent approaches and I prepare to lead another virtual retreat in this holy season. (If you’re interested, you can find details and registration for my upcoming retreat here.) As I prepare for this retreat, I’ve been pondering how...
Working for Change in Our World: Equality and Equity
I’ve been thinking a lot about how much of a difference it will make to have a new presidential administration in America for the next four years. The hard work is not over because a new administration is in place. Rather, the process of building a new world is just...
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