“Listen to me, my faithful children, and blossom like a rose growing by a stream of water. “Send out fragrance like incense, and put forth blossoms like a lily. Scatter the fragrance, and sing a hymn of praise; bless the Lord for all his works.” (Sir. 39:13-14, NRSV Catholic Ed.) I love this passage from … Continue reading Blossoming
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Searching the Sky for Signs of Rain
Every morning in the desert, one of the first things I do (after Morning Prayer) is to search the sky for signs of rain. Even the smallest of clouds is reason for hope. The heat has been unrelenting, but I know that one of these days the monsoon will begin. The air will be filled … Continue reading Searching the Sky for Signs of Rain
Reflections from Carmel 