As part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises," here is a hymn written by Martin Luther which is a wonderful poem to reflect on for Ash Wednesday.
Out of the Depths I Cry to You by Martin Luther
Nonet for Ash Wednesday
Nonet for Ash Wednesday
For Lent, 1966 by Madeleine L’Engle
Sharing a poem by Madeleine L'Engle, "For Lent, 1966"
Transfigured Glory
A sonnet inspired by the Transfiguration of Our Lord
Habakkuk’s “Yet …”
A sonnet inspired by Habakkuk's profoundly moving statement of faith made at the very end of his book.
The Blessing We Seek
A sonnet inspired by the Beatitudes shared by Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount.
Nonets of Faith, Hope, and Love
Nonets of Faith, Hope, and Love
The Meaning in the Waiting
Sometimes, the poet R.S. Thomas reminds us, the meaning is in the waiting. Here is a poem, prayer, psalm, and promise featuring the poem, "Kneeling," by R.S. Thomas.
God’s Beloved
A sonnet inspired by the celebration of the Baptism of Our Lord.
A Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise Celebrating the Epiphany of Our Lord
As part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises," here is a wonderful poem celebrating the Epiphany by Malcolm Guite, alongside some of the scripture readings appointed for the Epiphany of Our Lord.
My Pastoral Ponderings 