I thought I'd try something new on this blog and share some of my favorite quotes. Here is a great quote from Charles Dickens, and a favorite picture of mine from my first child's first Christmas.
A Child at Christmas
Sonnet for Psalm 146
Psalm 146 reminds us to place our ultimate trust and hope in the Lord our God rather than in any political leader. Here is a sonnet that I wrote based on this psalm.
A Bleak Midwinter No Longer
In this bleak midwinter in which we find ourselves, I thought I would share a few reflections inspired by this beautiful poem and beloved Christmas carol, "In the Bleak Midwinter."
A Nonet for the Burdened
A nonet for all who feel burdened by life's many responsibilities.
Unquenchable Joy: My Sermon on Gaudete Sunday
Finding joy in a challenging year can be difficult, but we can always find joy in the Lord. Here is my sermon for the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday.
Unquenchable Spirit
Here is a sonnet inspired by Paul's words in First Thessalonians, "Do not quench the Spirit."
Giving Thanks for Thomas Merton
Today, I am thinking with gratitude of one of my spiritual mentors and heroes in the faith, Thomas Merton, who died this day, December 10th. My life of faith has been deeply influenced by this remarkable man, so here are a few thoughts that I feel led to share.
A Sky Full of Children
Here is a devotion written by Madeleine L'Engle that I am sharing at our Advent Vespers Service this week.
Let Christmas Carry You
I wrote and shared this last December, but found it helpful to re-read this year, so I thought I would reblog it today. It is shared with the prayer that all who find this Christmas season difficult would find renewed peace in the child born for us, who came to be our Prince of Peace.
What Is the Shape of Your Cross?
Take up your cross, Jesus said, and follow him. But what if the cross we are asked to bear is not one we want? Here is a poem reflecting on this question.
My Pastoral Ponderings 