We are 
fed spiritual food to go out into the world to love and serve with gladness and singleness of heart.
Is the chapel a sanctuary so that I will be a living sanctuary for You? Or is it a fortress protecting me from the poverty of spirit which surrounds me?
I return for spiritual food. Have I gone out into the world to love and serve You with gladness and singleness of heart?
Or am I only taking the breaking Heart? Does it fester within?
Can I allow myself to be ripped wide open? To pour out all that has been given freely?
”Offer, offer…keep the feast, share the feast.”
Loving Creator, Breather of Life, Seeker of Souls, Create in me a clean heart, Breathe life into me. Snatch my soul. Amen
Today is Quiet Day on campus. This came while sitting on a bench under an oak (I think) tree in the spritz of rain. It is inspired by prayers from the psalms, Book of Common Prayer, and a hymn. I will reference them later. To the silence…
Maybe it’s both?
Beautiful, Mary!
What a wonderful gift to be given a quiet day while in school. I won’t disturb you but will share that we talked about you last night about how fortunate you are and also we held you up in the Light. With love, Caroline
Thank you Caroline! I am so grateful for the prayers. I feel very loved and cared for. love to you!
Thanks Sara!
Jeff, that is such a great perspective. This imagery feels very rich right now for me and I like the idea of it NOT being an either/or. Thank you!
I am captured by the picture of the chapel. We too are chapel called to be that sanctuary in the world. Thank you for your reflection.
Oh, Mary Bea, I am so glad you are back on line. I have missed your generous sharing of your kind spirit. Thank you for sharing this gem to contemplate.