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Expectation as Patience: Henri Nouwen [SSL325]
A reading about expectation as patience and joy from "Out of Solitude" a 1974 work by Henri Nouwen (1932-1996)
Treachery and Remorse [SSL 324]
Today a portion of a lesson I presented this past Sunday at my church on Psalm 51 a lamenting and remorseful poem/song and the background and story of King Davids epic treacheries. It might surprise
Give and Take [ssl 323]
The Challenge of October is Ownership and the Theme for the Quarter is Give and Take. Here's how we begin to explore and learn from each other. Its the final quarter of 2024 and its time we l
Don’t Fear the Desert [SSL 322]
Featuring the work of Sr. Laura Swan and some wisdom from "The Forgotten Desert Mothers" which is one of her intriguing books.
The Soldier who cut his Cape in Half: Martin of Tours [SSL 321]
Who was Martin of Tours where we get the word "chapel" from.
What is to Blame? [SSL 320]
Host, Lisa Colon DeLay offers a reading from Howard Thurman and reflection that includes Abba Evagrius's view of agency.
Faith & Writing [SSL 319]
some bits from Politics of the Brokenhearted: On Holding Tensions of Democracy written by a hero of mine Parker J. Palmer
The Scandal of Secret Giving [SSL 318]
Reflecting on the scandalous spiritual practice of giving in secret from host Lisa Colon DeLay
A restful musing: Robert the contemplative [SSL 317]
Robert the contemplative's work is the feature today. "I do not Dream of Labor"
Gravity and Grace: Insights from Simone Weil [SSL 316]
Host Lisa Colon DeLay shares some of the writings of French mystic, social philosopher, and activist in the French Resistance during World War II, Simone Weil (1909-1943) whose posthumously published