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My Peace, I Give You
You came through locked doors and into our anxious hearts and said, “Peace, be with you.” We passed it off, a greeting. You said it again, “Peace be with you.” And we remembered,You promised to give us your peace otherworldly and unaffected by circumstance.You … Continue reading
The Truth That Set You Free
Sitting on the hillside,listening to the preacher,you can’t remember the words exactly–something about the kingdom of Godand the list of who are blessed and belong–and it dawned on you:it’s everyone.Everyone.Everyone belongs in God’s forever kingdom of love,including you. Tears filled … Continue reading
Paradise Today
Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”–Luke 23:43 When You told the criminal,“Today, you will be with me in paradise.”I’ve always heard a promise of heaven,his final destination. But for the first time, … Continue reading
Ghostly Visitations
As soon as I heard his words, my mind left the room and entered the moment of regret. I wondered what I could have done, should have done. While Blame was accusing,not just pointing out my faultbut rubbing it in,Widsom interruptedand pointed out a … Continue reading
Julian’s Prayer
God, of your goodness, give me yourself; you are enough for me.—Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love Under the treesin the early morning,I listened to the birds sing to each otherand breathed a prayerthat was once only words: God, … Continue reading
Spared
Tell me, what is it you plan to dowith your one wild and precious life?-Mary Oliver, “The Summer Day“ Biking on a country road,eyes full of beauty,wind in my ears,I didn’t hear,didn’t look,didn’t see the car coming.As I was about … Continue reading
Manna
Even from a distance, you know what I’m thinking. –Psalm 139:2 (MSG) I notice that when the details of my life are attended toI feel calmer.Then I think, But I shouldn’t need that to be calm.You know what I’m thinking,and … Continue reading
Appearances
The same day I resigned myself to watching, waitingand being with my longingYou saw me. I was accompanying my mom to her suite,and the first resident I met at the seniors’ home caught my eye.I saw in her face what … Continue reading
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An Everyday Pilgrim 