by Coracle | Feb 10, 2016 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
This is one of my all-time favorite poems and prayers, from a man well-acquainted with God, and with sin. Regarding sin, who cannot agree with his refrain, “I have more”. Yet it ends in hope and freedom from fear, which is precisely the destination of journey of Lent...
by Abigail Whitehouse | Feb 8, 2016 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
Lent is about making space for the resurrection by getting rid of that which impedes our relationship with Christ. At its most fundamental, this is sin –and therefore the Lenten invitation is, first and foremost, to repentance – to turn from our idolatry...
by Karla Petty | Jan 22, 2016 | Liturgical Seasons
With the storm coming, it’s natural to think about seasonal preparation. The news is crowded with images of hardware stores sold out of shovels and salt, and empty grocery store shelves where milk and bread used to be. No one wants to be caught in a storm unprepared....
by Coracle | May 7, 2014 | Contemplative Life
“In the silence of the heart God speaks. If you face God in prayer and silence, God will speak to you. Then you will know that you are nothing. It is only when you realize your nothingness, your emptiness, that God can fill you with Himself. Souls of prayer are souls...
by Coracle | Mar 4, 2014 | Liturgical Seasons
You can read his encouraging and challenging message here. May God give us all a Blessed and Holy and Good Lent…starting tomorrow!
by Bill Haley | Mar 2, 2014 | Liturgical Seasons
Every year I look forward to the liturgical season of Lent for the sober opportunity it provides to take stock of my relationship with God, and take on or put off a few things that are hindering my intimate with God. It feels for the soul like the season it falls...
by Bill Haley | Feb 14, 2013 | Liturgical Seasons
I love Lent…I love Lent. It’s like a long, hot shower for the soul, spring cleaning for our spirits. There’s such value in observing the church year, such pastoral help. Lent helps us come clean through self-examination, confession, repentance, and amendment...
by Gabriel Dodd | Aug 15, 2026 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Gabriel Dodd (Coracle Spiritual Director) guides us into a reflection on God as our refuge. Through a thoughtful combination of scripture, art, and spiritual practices, Gabriel helps us experience security in...
by Coracle | Jun 25, 2026 | Coracle Baltimore
On May 21, 2026, around 60 dear souls gathered to celebrate God’s work in Baltimore and the launch of the first official “Coracle Chapter.” It was beautiful and fitting that they gathered in the very spot where the first Coracle offering occurred in...
by Coracle | Jun 25, 2026 | Coracle Baltimore
In 1521, while recovering from a life-threatening battle wound, Ignatius of Loyola began a three-year spiritual journey that changed the direction of his life. Soon he began leading other people along a similar pathway using the insights he gained from his own...
by Coracle | Apr 12, 2026
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by Coracle | Apr 3, 2026 | Church Unity, Contemplative Life, For the World, Justice and Mercy, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Lent” devotional, Nate Bacon (InnerCHANGE Missionary) shares the stories of several Central American martyrs and their disciples. May their steadfastness, courage, and dedication to Jesus in the face of violent opposition draw us...
by Jessica Clark | Mar 25, 2026 | Contemplative Life
Two weeks ago I found myself at a half-day silent retreat. The Lenten theme was, appropriately, Jesus. As always we were reminded that the time was for us to rest and be with God, that there was no requirement to do anything or follow the prompts on the retreat guide....
by Amy Boucher Pye | Mar 6, 2026 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God” devotional, Amy Boucher Pye (Author and Spiritual Director) guides us into an imaginative prayer exercise on Jesus’ temptation in the desert from Matthew 4. Through this scene, Amy invites us into the messy middle of the Lenten season, where...
by Coracle | Mar 1, 2026 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God” devotional, Debra Donnelly-Barton (Coracle Spiritual Director) guides us into her devotional reflection from Ash Wednesday. Drawing inspiration from T.S. Eliot’s poem marking the start of Lent, Debra helps us consider afresh our Lenten...
by Jessica Clark | Feb 18, 2026 | Liturgical Seasons
“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Today millions of followers of Jesus will—or have already—said these words. It’s Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of the season of Lent. Historically, the church has recognized this season as a time for...
by Bill Haley | Jan 16, 2026 | Justice and Mercy
Justice-loving and Jesus-loving friends, the Repentance Project is now over 10 years old. Our formational resource “An American Lament” has been being used for almost as long. But friends, it is more timely now then it was then to take on and experience this 40 day...
by Ken Wettig | Nov 26, 2025 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
Last Friday I, probably like you, heard the news story of 315 Nigerian children being abducted from their Catholic school by armed militants in want of ransom money. As I thought about this upcoming Advent themed article I had been planning, I felt myself growing...
by Bill Haley | Sep 5, 2025 | Contemplative Life, For the World, Justice and Mercy
I’m delighted that the Repentance Project and Coracle are partnering with The Racial Reconciliation Group (RRG) and Little Lights to offer this fall’s book club on Jemar Tisby’s “The Spirit of Justice”, led by NaTasha Brown and Kathy Bruce. Tisby was inspired to write...
