Monthly Archives: April 2024

For Breaking-the-Silence Sunday … A few words that fell off Luke’s list …

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Maren

Blessed are you who say “no,” and teach it as a holy word. Blessed are you who break-your-silence for the first time in a safe place. Blessed are you who break-your-silence the hundredth time,so someone new knows it is OK. … Continue reading →

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The Robin’s Visit

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Maren

The robin tries to peck a holein my office window,whether to come in or let me outI do not know. I saw this morning on the porchthe nest caught by windscattered in strands and wispsof hopefulness, reminding me of the … Continue reading →

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March, Guest Post by Janeen Adil

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Maren

I am so grateful for this gift from poet Janeen Adil. Her poetry often reminds me of the inner feelings of Robert Frost. OK she lives south of me in Pennsylvania so daffodils are “March.” The ones I know are … Continue reading →

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Musing about the solar eclipse

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Maren

I sit on my porch steps,looking up every ten minutes or sothrough the glasses I was givenat the Post Office. I sit on my porch steps – it’s ninety-five percent totality here,but that is enough for me.I don’t ask for … Continue reading →

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Communion for Thomas, 2024

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Maren

This is my doubt …that these bodies broken for us all,poured out in the loveof World Central Kitchenare truly resurrected. Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcomfrom AustraliaJames Kirby, John Chapman andJames Henderson from Great BritainSaifeddin Issam Ayad Abutahaso very young, from PalestinianDamian Sobol … Continue reading →

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Guest Post from Leah Fowler — A Liturgy for April 7, 2024- Easter 2, on the Eve of an Eclipse 

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Maren

I am so delighted to be able to share this liturgy offered for anyone (with attricution) and written by Leah Fowler, Pastor, Presbyterian Church in Leonia.  CALL TO WORSHIP  Great is thy faithfulness, O God Creator Sun, moon, and stars in … Continue reading →

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What might have happened in Hell

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Maren

(Having been asked on Easter Sunday, ‘what does this all mean to someone I love?” I found myself tinkering wih an old poem idea from years ago) God, I can just see them therelistening to Jesus preachthat mighty Saturday sermon … Continue reading →

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Prayer for the Heartbreak of Gun Violence

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Maren

God, on this third weekend of violence,we pray for Indianapolis,in the toll of these times,for those who grieve two who diedand those care for and worry aboutmany wounded,including the seven children. And we pray for Nashville,for one killed there andseven … Continue reading →

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