"Why are you afraid?" The words of Jesus right before he calmed the sea in Matthew. My Jesus, my Jesus, I stream tears of sadness, but they are also tears of joy because O God, my Lord, my Light, you work all things for the good of our souls. I trust in you. Your word, O Lord, is a lamp to my feet … [Read more...] about At this time last year
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No reservations
Before the Blessed Sacrament yesterday, I was very tired. I think I was somewhat dehydrated and I think this contributed to it in addition to a long day of work. In fact it was bad enough that I spent I think most of my hour at least half asleep. However, in spite of this weakness which seems to … [Read more...] about No reservations
“It was worship.”
Most of us won't leave a prayer journal behind like Isaac's. But by the way we live, each of us, this day, can leave a journal entry on the heart of someone else. We treasure notes from people who were touched by Isaac's life. The marks he left on others are perhaps his most compelling … [Read more...] about “It was worship.”
How I long for your Spirit
O God, now I have given my life to you, but where should I go? Lead me to your calling. You say that all whose desire is holiness shall be satisfied. How I long, O Lord, for your Spirit to complete me. To be overcome with love for you. To totally and entirely shun all that is worldly. To totally and … [Read more...] about How I long for your Spirit
Sacramental travel
Dear Parishioners and Friends, If we prepare for Mass the night before and continue with ardent prayers that morning, then our journey to Mass is also like no other. Schmemann tells us that the entire Eucharist is best understood as a journey—a journey of the Church into … [Read more...] about Sacramental travel
How little I know
I came to Cyprus to learn about art, but sitting in my hotel room the night of August 26, twelve weeks into my Dean Rusk trip, I wasn’t thinking about art. I was thinking one thing: I never want to travel again. I was exhausted and lonely. The whole day I had been navigating crowded bus stations … [Read more...] about How little I know