In the Christian tradition, the focus or theme of the third week of the four-week season of Advent is joy. In this dark time of year, in a “holiday” season that for many of us will be different from what it has ever been before, where do we find joy? If this is our firstContinueContinue reading “The Meaning of Joy in Advent”
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Loss of a Mother in December
Today marks the sixth anniversary of my mother’s death. Catherine H. Rice, as she always called herself, was 94 when she died due to complications from Parkinson’s and dementia. Her illness was what a friend accurately called “the long goodbye” as this woman who was once the matriarch and centerpiece of the house slowly gaveContinueContinue reading “Loss of a Mother in December”
Saying “Yes” to the Unknown
Committing to the unknown future.
Eyes on the Light
Contemplating light in the darkening days of Winter.
Learning to Let Go of Control
Learning how to release our desire to control.
In the Silence
A poem and reflection on the importance of silence.
Light in a Season of Darkness
In my last post, I mentioned crossroads and ancient paths, and how Advent, or the winter months, invite us to reflect on where we have been, where we are now, and where we are going. Though winter invites us into fallow time, how we approach that time is part of our journey. This dark seasonContinueContinue reading “Light in a Season of Darkness”
Which Direction?
Thus says the Lord: Stand at the crossroads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies, and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. – Jer. 6:16 How many crossroads have we stood at in our personal lives? Reflect on a few of them. What direction did youContinueContinue reading “Which Direction?”
What Are We Waiting For?
On the overlapping of Advent with another election cycle in the United States.
The Importance of Light
A welcome and invitation to a blog about spirituality, poetry, and shared humanity.
Spirit Reflections 