-
Recent Posts
Archives
Category Archives: Lent
God’s Demonstrative Love
Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.–John 12:3 (NIV) In Meeting Jesus in John, … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Prayer, Reflections, Wednesday Lunch Club
Tagged anointing of Jesus, Esther Hizsa, Giotto di Bondone, gratitude, James Martin, Jesus washes disciples' feet, John 12:3, John 13: 2, Meeting Jesus in John, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver
1 Comment
Loosening My Grip
I’ve been walking with the image of the dead leaf dancing in the wind. With each step I hear, Peace before me. Peace behind me. Peace under my feet. I see a missed a call on my cell phone and … Continue reading
Peace under Our Feet
During a silent retreat, I walked along the Pitt River. It was a blustery day and a zephyr of wind swept a few dead leaves into the air. They danced there for so long–swirling, dipping, and cresting–that I began to … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Reflections, Wednesday Lunch Club
Tagged Amancay Maahs, Charles Spurgeon, David Haas, Esther Hizsa, Father Matthew Linn, joy resting, Lovely Feet, Peace before Us, Peace dancing, Prayer for Peace, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Wednesday Lunch Club
2 Comments
All of Me
“You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope,” I read in The Message and was comforted because that’s exactly where I was. But the beatitude didn’t end there. It went on to say, “With less of you, there is more … Continue reading
Love Mischief
God’s been up to some love mischief. I have three pieces of evidence. Last Sunday I preached on the lectionary readings for the day. I was captivated by an image I found in Psalm 116 which said that God inclines … Continue reading
Good and Glory
It is finished. Jesus has died. His body is lowered down from the cross and taken to the tomb. On Easter Saturday, we hold vigil with everyone who is grieving the loss of Christ’s presence. Those bright days of miracles … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Holy Week, Lent
Tagged Devotion, Easter Saturday, Esther Hizsa, Gone is the Light, Gord Johnson, Holy Saturday, John 14:28, John 1:5, LIving Flame of Love, Luke 11:11-13, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Steve Bell, The Dark Night of the Soul
Leave a comment
O Sacred Friend Now Wounded
Now you are lifted up and alone, O Sacred Friend. You are every person who has ever been condemned, battered, betrayed, or abandoned. You bear all our suffering and every consequence for the suffering we caused. “Father, forgive them; they don’t know what … Continue reading
A Smelly, Sweet Encounter
Perhaps it wasn’t until Jesus and his disciples sat down to eat their evening meal that they noticed the unpleasant aroma of street and feet. I can imagine them all, tired from the day, edgy and irritated with each other, avoiding eye … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Holy Week, Lent
Tagged Dirck van Baburen, dirty feet, Esther Hizsa, foot washing, Jesus Washing the Apostles' Feet, John 13, LIving Flame of Love, Maundy Thursday, rbairdpccam, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, St. John of the Cross, Tassoman. flames
1 Comment
Hosanna!
How do we respond to such an exquisite display of love? Jesus, seated on a donkey, resolutely rides into Jerusalem knowing he will die there. Both he and the saint who is showing him the way are holding a scroll. The word … Continue reading
An Everyday Pilgrim 