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December 2010

December 23, 2010

A Christmas Amma

Christmas was imprinted in me by my mother. A naturally ebullient and gregarious whirlwind, Marguerite...

December 19, 2010

In The Bleak Midwinter

My spirit is longing for you, my God; my spirit is waiting in hope. -Taize...

December 11, 2010

Wilderness Darkness

Wait for the Lord, whose day is near; wait for the Lord, be strong, take...

December 05, 2010

Of Lions and Lambs, Apples and Oranges

"Stay with us, O Lord Jesus Christ: Light in our darkness." -Taize Community I light...

November 2010

November 29, 2010

Kindle a Flame

"Kindle a flame to lighten the dark, and take all fear away." -Iona Community It...

November 20, 2010

Grace and Gracefulness

'Tis the season to be grateful. There is some irony that this year, as often...

November 11, 2010

Caretaking and Taking Care

I missed offering a musing last week because I was away at several gatherings where...

October 2010

October 29, 2010

“Lost” Saints

All Saints Day entered my life when I was already in ministry in the church....

October 22, 2010

The Color Purple

Wednesday we were invited to wear purple to demonstrate that we were aligning ourselves with...

October 16, 2010

You are Welcome!

I love to be welcomed! I regularly, often, have the gift of being the recipient...

October 10, 2010

Prayer of Lament

I am grieving for the wounded in our world, especially this week those who are...

October 01, 2010

Simple Gifts

It's one of the festival seasons in our family, the fall cluster of birthdays and...

September 2010

September 24, 2010

Night Prayers

It's the middle of the night and I am not sleeping. This doesn't happen often,...