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Lenten Day Thirty-nine: Crucifixion

A poem by Hayden Carruth

Lenten Day Thirty-eight (Maundy Thursday): Sadhu Sundar Singh

As we enter the three holiest days of Lent, and this particular Maundy Thursday, a story comes to mind, shared by Indian-Christian and mystic Sadhu Sundar Singh.

Lenten Day Thirty-Seven: Maya Angelou

Contemplations on forgiveness and grace.

Lenten Day Thirty-six: Jesus of Nazareth

The importance of perseverance when we stumble on our path.

Lenten Day Thirty-five: Henri Nouwen

On this Monday of Holy Week, suffering is an appropriate theme as we move toward the cross of Good Friday.

Lenten Sabbath Five: Palm Sunday

He has walked his entire life to fulfill his ministry, and now his last steps will take him to the cross. But not yet. First, we wave our palm branches and shout “Hosanna!”.

Lenten Day Thirty-four: Terri Cole-Whittaker

“What you think of me is none of my business.” Terri Cole-Whittaker

Lenten Day Thirty-three: Hamlet

“There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” Hamlet

Lenten Day Thirty-two: Brennan Manning

“Faith is the courage to accept acceptance.” Brennan Manning

Lenten Day Thirty-One: The Buddha

Let none find fault with others; let none see the omissions and commissions of others. But let one see one’s own acts, done and undone. The Buddha As I sit with this meditation, I imagine what it would be like if no one (including me) criticized or judged anyone else for the rest of thisContinueContinue reading “Lenten Day Thirty-One: The Buddha”