Journal

Category: Liturgical Seasons

A Prayer for Ash Wednesday

A Prayer for Ash Wednesday

For a long time I’ve liked to think of Lent as a coming home, a turning around from whatever takes me from God and a coming back home into the arms of the loving forgiveness of God.  It’s a time to reflect on the subtleties of sin and sins in our own lives, for...
“The Promise of Epiphany”

“The Promise of Epiphany”

In this “Space for God” devotional, Rev. Chris Lugo (Coracle Community Minister) offers a helpful introduction to the season of Epiphany.  He digs into the history and practice of Epiphany, the deeper meanings of the word Epiphany, and the powerful...
Shine Where You (And We) Are

Shine Where You (And We) Are

Did you know that in the church year, Epiphany can be celebrated on a day, or for a whole season?  This year I’m appreciating remembering that Jesus is the light of the world, the epiphany of God, who still shines, and wants to through us.  That’s the invitation and...
Easter’s New Creation

Easter’s New Creation

HAPPY EASTER! Proclamation: “He is risen!”  Reply: “The Lord is risen indeed!  Together: “Alleluia!” This moment, as I write, is Easter Monday morning.  The sun is out.  The trees are in flower and budding. The sky is a cloudless blue.  The forecast is for a beautiful...