Greetings! Yesterday, as I read excerpts from the Old Testament book of Genesis, via the lens of an aging Abraham, and his equally elderly wife, Sarah, it occurred to me that God’s deep understanding of the human condition, is upheld by a wry sense of divine humour. Throughout Scripture – from Genesis to Revelation, and…
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The Illusion of (Temporal) Certainty
Greetings! For some as yet unexplained reason, I awoke this morning feeling rather low in spirit; my devotional time was…let’s just say perfunctory. Even now, I remember little of what I read or heard, except a passing allusion to transformation as part of the Spirit’s ongoing work in us. What I do recall, however, is…
JESUS MEETS US IN OUR BROKENNESS
Last Saturday, I participated in a brief retreat with a close friend, having previously declined an alternate offer for a weekend on the north coast. Although I was tempted by the latter invitation, my prior commitment prevailed, and I am gratified by the choice I made. The retreat conductor, a priest with an engaging personality,…
A New Season of Love, Unfolding
Greetings! I hope you are doing well and not allowing negative situations or circumstances to derail your plans. Doesn’t that sound wonderful? Perhaps I should listen to and practice more of that which proceeds from my mouth, as recommendation to others…sigh! I was the recipient, yesterday morning, of a lovely meme from a beloved and…
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