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The Word Became Flesh
Emmanuel when Jesus came he didn’t sneak in through the back door of poverty selling magic tricks for applause no Jesus came poor entered every day of every life and never left The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Christmas, Poetry
Tagged Emmanuel, John 1:14, Nativity, Paul Kline, sneak in through the back door, Star Walkers, violscaper
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DIY Prayer Retreat #1: What God Has Given, What God Is Doing
Introduction: For a couple of years our contemplative group has been having one-day prayer retreats that are simple, wonderful and free. Up to eight of us have gotten together at one time. We bring our own lunch and meet for a morning or a … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry, Popular Posts, Prayer, Prayer Retreat Outline, Resource
Tagged A Daisy Day in May, Alice Popkorn, Anthony de Mello, Brent M., DSC_0678, e.e.cummings, gratitude, Greg Boyle S.J., I THANK YOU GOD FOR MOST THIS AMAZING, Lian Yu, Matthew 7:7-11; Matthew 6:30-34, Morning Prayer, prayer retreat, silent retreat, Sitting in Silence, SoulStream, Tattoos on the Heart, to have a morning..., Travis
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Is Contemplative Spirituality for Everyone?
From time to time I have been asked if I believe contemplative spirituality is for everyone. Those who ask confess that they find it difficult and unrewarding to sit still. They experience God much more in doing things. “I’m just not wired that … Continue reading
That Sweet Moon Language
In the parable of the net, Jesus tells his listeners that the kingdom of heaven is like a fisherman that casts his net wide. He collects everything in the sea: fish and sea creatures, tin cans and old boots. God wants them all, … Continue reading
Thin Places
God Is Waiting There I know a place where God dwells, the heart whispers. Let us go there. Why, God is everywhere, the head replies. There is no place where God is not. Yes, says the heart, but there are thin places where … Continue reading
Christ Has Risen
“The Incredulity of St. Thomas” by Caravaggio, 1601-2 The Incredulity of Thomas Incredulity. Words are wasted on his impenetrable mind: “Unless I see, unless I touch.” Incredulity guards the heart seals the tomb from disappointment. “Thomas!” Voice charged, words spark. “See. … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Holy Week, Poetry
Tagged Caravaggio, doubt, Easter, Easter poem, faith in Christ, incredulity, John 20:24-29, resurrection, The Incredulity of St. Thomas, Thomas
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Christ Has Died
Homeless they take him down from the cross his PUTcold body pierced PUTbruised mouth silenced PUTsoft eyes blind as he began now at end PUTwrapped in cloth strips PUTlaid in wrong place helpless God stone heaved tomb sealed sudden scream PUTmine guards curse push me PUT“Go home!” can’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Holy Week, Lent, Poetry, Popular Posts
Tagged Caravaggio, Christ has died, Easter Saturday, Entombment of Christ, homeless
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An Everyday Pilgrim 