Beatitudes of the Empire

learning again to hear Mary’s song and her Son’s words

Sep 23 • 

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In the Shadow of Violence, Toward the Table of Christ

why I still believe in Christ’s welcome when division turns deadly

Sep 18 • 

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July 2025

Stone, Silence, and the Sea

in stooping may we find a different kind of strength

Jul 13 • 

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A Poem for Rowan

A week with Rowan Williams on Iona, and the witness of a life rooted in prayer.

Jul 10 • 

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May 2025

The Beatitudes of Mothering

A Blessing for All Who Mother

May 11 • 

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March 2025

Listen to Him

a tearful homily for the feast of the transfiguration

Mar 2 • 

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February 2025

Like Trees Rooted

resilience targeting as spiritual practice

Feb 14 • 

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A Prayer for the Burdened

a poem for standing with Jesus at the edge of grief

Feb 13 • 

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Who Does Not Struggle to Pray?

a poem for prayerless days

Feb 4 • 

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And So Must We

a poem for troubled days

Feb 3 • 

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January 2025

In Peace, Not With

"send us now into the world in peace"

Jan 17 • 

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November 2024

ob·late

an original poem on the nature of the given-life

Nov 16, 2024 • 

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