Month: February 2012

  • The First Saturday in Lent: Fasting and Feasting

    Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ indwelling in them. Fast from emphasis on differences; feast on the unity of all life. Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light. Fast from words that pollute; feast on phrases that purify. Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude. Fast from anger; feast on patience.…

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  • The First Friday in Lent: Security

    What is the basis of our security? When we start thinking about that question, we may give many answers: success, money, friends, property, popularity, family, connections, insurance, and so on. We may not always think that any of these forms the basis of our security, but our actions or feelings may tell us otherwise. When…

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  • The First Thursday in Lent: God’s Plans

    All God’s plans have the mark of the cross on them, and all his plans have death to self in them. E. M. Bounds (USA, 1835-1913) Every day during Lent, a brief thought, meditation, prayer, or picture will be posted here. You’re invited to use this as a jumping off point for your own spiritual…

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  • Ash Wednesday

    Every day during Lent, a brief thought, meditation, prayer, or picture will be posted here. You’re invited to use this as a jumping off point for your own spiritual practices during this season of preparation for Easter. If you would like to share a response, please comment below! Ash Wednesday T. S. Eliot Because I…

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