Posted in Mary's Grotto on Aug 5th, 2010
Daisy and I have switched-up our morning routine. The change was prompted by the creation of what I have dubbed, “Mary’s Grotto.” This is actually the former “rock deck,” our lowest deck near the lake. It is a tribute to St. Mary (certainly not me) and I have been anxious to share all the details [...]
Posted in Healing Power of Sharing Our Stories, Midwife to the Mystery on May 28th, 2010
Ruth, an attractive, sixty-ish African American woman walked into the library at the 1917 Clinic, beamed a loving smile, doled out hugs, and then placed a white linen item on the tiny table we had dubbed the “altar.” Nine of us were gathered for the weekly spirituality circle for HIV/AIDS patients, clinic staff, and volunteers. [...]
Posted in Midwife to the Mystery on May 26th, 2010
In his book, A New Christianity for a New World, Bishop John Shelby Spong explains how he was changed after years of starting each day with two hours of study and quiet time. “(Prayer) ceased to be identified with these first two hours each morning and shifted to embrace the balance of the day. My [...]
Posted in Midwife to the Mystery on May 19th, 2010
“I don’t know how to pray right now.” I said to Malcolm. “I don’t think I’ve prayed at all through this. How come when I need them most, I can’t find the words? I don’t know what to say.” Malcolm held me close and listened. Fear and tension that had gripped me loosened a bit. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 15th, 2010
Let’s face it, most of us rarely link prayer with time management, but I am wondering if they are unrelated. Think about it, isn’t time one of the most precious gifts we have been given? How do you treat that gift? Sometimes it feels as if time slips away like air slowly leaking out of [...]