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Image: Barbara Ryther Feast of St. Francis I am always struck by the words Father Ryan uses during the Blessing of the Animals on the Feast of St. Francis. He addresses each animal who is offered for a blessing as “fellow creature…” It is a subtle but meaningful...
Sep 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Image: Melanie Kyer Grounded I like to bathe in words To delight in plucking the perfect phrase Like a piece of fruit just ripe and not too much. But even if I used a thousand words, Some feelings can’t be written, only sensed. The sounds of lapping...
Sep 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Remembering Dolly Rhinestones and lace Records and grace Networks and Nashville But ever and always the face Of kindness To hear her songs Wrapped like gifts Was to belong— Never a stranger in her midst Country or Manhattan Her outreach ever has...
Aug 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Image:Nina Bisognani What is Peace? A quiet dawn Birds gathering at the feeder For an early morning snack. Goldfinches, sparrows, nuthatches, and more All sharing the same space, peacefully Taking turns eating the same type of birdseed And looking out for one...
Aug 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Story Show me the pages of your life And I will read aloud your gospel A story sinewed As our clay bodies As our soft hearts As our clear minds Move from genesis Into the waiting world. Actions and outcomes Deliberations and decisions Lessons and lamentations Taking...