Dec 28, 2023 | Reflections, Updates
Image: Nina Bisgnani 18th C. Nativity, Camel Mission, CA In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the...
Dec 14, 2023 | Reflections, Updates
Image: Barbara Ryther “Peace” Such an easy word to say.A soft exhalation through briefly closed lips, then a gentle hush. Saying it is the easy part. Finding it is harder. What does it look like to you? A dove, a crane, a thousand cranes?A candle in an Advent wreath?A...
Nov 29, 2023 | Reflections, Updates
Image: Nina Bisognani Random Thoughts It is almost dark. I am sitting in front of the firepit on our patio while my husband is in the kitchen cooking asparagus to go with our dinner. The air is full of ocean sounds; reminders that we are only across the street. The...
Nov 15, 2023 | Reflections, Updates
Image: Laura Sunderland Everyday Saints It’s “saints” season, and one of the hymns I’ve always liked, even though it’s a bit sing-song and trite is “I sing a song of the saints of God” (Episcopal hymnal #193). Maybe you know it– my favorite part is the last verse,...
Oct 4, 2023 | Reflections, Updates
Image: Nina Bisognani A Family Tradition The air is crisp. Red and yellow hues begin to wash over leafy green trees in our yards. We decorate our doorsteps with colorful pumpkins and chrysanthemums that echo the changes we see in nature. Memories of cookouts...