by Coracle | Aug 22, 2016 | Justice and Mercy
A few weeks ago, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s Washington DC Urban Program sent student leaders from around the DC area to Corhaven for a mid-project retreat. We posted about it here. What follows is a reflection from Krista Cocozello, a recent graduate of...
by Bill Haley | Jul 9, 2016 | For the World
We haven’t even recovered from Orlando yet, but the news keeps coming. Here’s a very incomplete list of the most recent round of ‘too many gut–punching atrocities to keep up with’ just in the last 10 days or so. Israel/Palestine–children of both communities being...
by Coracle | Jul 4, 2016 | For the World, Justice and Mercy
Today while we celebrate our Independence Day in the US, we remember also those who don’t enjoy the same freedoms as we do. We remember states where corruption, violence and injustice is rampant and inhabitants are ruled by fear. We especially are in mourning...
by Coracle | Jun 21, 2016 | Contemplative Life
By: Giovanna Meek June 20th, 2016 was the Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere, when the sun’s zenith reached its northernmost point away from the equator. Throughout history, the astronomical events of that day have been cause for celebration across cultures...
by Coracle | Jun 6, 2016 | Contemplative Life
This is a song just released by one of my favorite jazz musicians which I think is such a beautiful representation of how Jesus comes to us, and what he is looking for when he does. Lyrics are available here. Jesus beckons us, “come to my table, rest here in...
by Coracle | Apr 25, 2016 | For the World, Justice and Mercy
PDF version of ARDF press release from April 25 2016
by Bill Haley | Apr 25, 2016 | Pilgrimage
You cannot see what you didn’t know was there. Bill Deiss and I are visiting Kathmandu on behalf of the Anglican Relief and Development Fund on the one year anniversary of a devastating earthquake that measured 7.8 on the scale. Christine Jones wrote of this, “The...
by Coracle | Apr 8, 2016 | Contemplative Life
Check out this list of resources we love and avail yourself of some of them! We have found their help significant in making the word of God, its wisdom, and its application more accessible in our lives. We hope you will enjoy them too! Printable PDF accessible here,...
by Coracle | Mar 21, 2016 | Spiritual Direction
Join us on April 16th for a retreat led by Margot Eyring, Spiritual Director with Coracle, and Faith Evans, a pastor in Harrisonburg, VA. See the details about the retreat and more information about the leaders in the flyer below and click anywhere on it for a link...
by Coracle | Mar 7, 2016 | Contemplative Life
The word “contemplative” can seem incongruous in our lightning-fast world, sounding painstakingly slow, or even archaic. For many, life is about results, and the results that count are tangible, quantifiable ones. Prayer doesn’t always produce those,...
by Bill Haley | Feb 27, 2016 | Contemplative Life
I was in my very early 20s when using A Guide to Prayer for Ministers and Other Servants that I stumbled across this prayer from a man unknown to me then–Henri Nouwen. What he wrote pierced my heart, and set me off to find more of what he had written, and there was...
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 Coracle | Jan 1, 2016 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
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by Coracle | Dec 16, 2015 | Liturgical Seasons
By Father James of Holy Cross Abbey
by Bill Haley | Nov 20, 2015 | Contemplative Life
It Spreads for Thee by Bill Haley Dark and warmly damp waits the wood While white mist hovers thick with scent. Solace and solitude kiss Give rise to strength and rebirth To dance again. Hidden ‘tween the trunks of trees Protected lies the slitted door, Veiled in the...
by Bill Haley | Nov 13, 2015 | Contemplative Life
The Stones of Prayers and Dreams by Bill Haley We walked through rain and dripping heather Conscious of the gift of the place, Aware that “together” was our greatest gift. So the weather could not dampen our joy On that Emerald Isle, The place of prayers and dreams....
by Bill Haley | Oct 30, 2015 | Contemplative Life
I Shall Emerge Someday by Bill Haley I shall emerge someday a nugget of gold though covered with clay I shall emerge someday mud made to gold though covered with clay Rising from the pit gold though covered with clay I shall emerge someday Some will see clay, some...
by Bill Haley | Oct 23, 2015 | Contemplative Life
Thrust by Bill Haley Trust in God’s goodness, Faith in his power; These are the weapons To get through this hour. These the tools, These the bedrock Diving in an ocean of love A heaven of love Without words, without knowledge Naked intent Desire full bore Undone and...
by Bill Haley | Oct 16, 2015 | Contemplative Life
Present, Speak Today by Bill Haley Present, speak today It matters not the voice A kiss from the salt sea spray A pleasant wind’s embrace Long listening of a trusted friend Soft strong words said clear It matters not how you send But, you, speak So I can...
by Coracle | Oct 14, 2015 | Contemplative Life
Chris and her family attend Restoration Anglican Church, and here she reflects on a truth we’ve come to see again and again and again, that when God is ready to move he can do that very quickly, and he’s ready when we’re ready, and he knows when that is. Hers is a...
