A Simple Space for Prayer and Reflection

A Simple Space for Prayer and Reflection

I must admit that I was reluctant to participate in this.  It wasn’t so much that I didn’t want to, but it’s because of our home’s open floor plan. I’ve struggled to find a space with which I can center myself without feeling caged in or...
A Holy Space

A Holy Space

This is my sacred space. So many of my things (my cross, etc.) are packed for moving now, but I love my holy space. — Louise Buck...
Transported at Vézelay Abbey

Transported at Vézelay Abbey

One of the most meaningful parts of a trip to France in 2015 was a trip to Vézelay. The town is famous for Vézelay Abbey. The town and its 11th-century Romanesque Basilica of St Magdalene are designated UNESCO World Heritage sites. It’s often overrun with tourists,...
A Place for Quiet Reflection

A Place for Quiet Reflection

As I turn around from my desk, my sacred space has my prayer candle, labyrinth medallion from Grace Cathedral, St. Francis and the prayer attributed to him, and two books I lean on. My childhood Bible and a Book of Common Prayer and Hymnal are underneath. Labyrinth —...
Play and Holy Week

Play and Holy Week

My daughters have been playing a lot of dress up lately. I’m not sure where or how we came to possess so many costumes and dresses but I have been thankful for them during this pandemic. It has brought joy to watch them play and pretend, creating new worlds and...
In Relationship

In Relationship

Each item is sacred to me and helps keep me focused and grounded in my relationship with God.  — Rev. Kay Swindell...
The Living Word

The Living Word

“He said to me, O mortal, eat what is offered to you; eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel. So I opened my mouth, and he gave me the scroll to eat. He said to me, Mortal, eat this scroll that I give you and fill your stomach with it. Then I ate it;...