Peace Poem for Advent 2 B

Christmas tree in snow

snow falls like rain blanketing everything dampening sound softening edges creating a soft newness to cover over winter dreariness every flake unique yet united their descent one means so little might not even be noticed yet when they gather even in their delicate shapes they can’t be missed for some snow is a nuisance yet … Read More

A Change of Clothing

I’m taking a class on discernment this fall as part of a graduate certificate program in spiritual direction. Up until now I had always considered discernment as the process of making big life decisions and was startled to discover that discernment is best when it is an intentional part of daily life. I say “intentional” … Read More