In this week’s Take a Moment reflection, Chaplain Esther offers us solid grounding amidst the shifting sands of life with a prayer by Michael Leunig. It reminds us that during times of overwhelm, isolation and struggle, that we are not alone in how we are feeling. “We...
Today's reflection comes to us from the mind, heart and soul of Chaplain Teresa for which we are grateful. She shares this thought... If I could take a pill, with no side effects, to relieve me of every uncomfortable feeling, I probably would. Feeling...
For hundreds, maybe even thousands, of years, artists have used their art to express human despair, find meaning in life and transcend their own emotional struggles. Even the most world-renowned artists have found relief from fears, anxiety, depression and found a new...
This reflection today comes to us from Chaplain Teresa, who explores a common feeling and offers … well, read on to find out! A friend of mine called me the other day sobbing. In fact, sobbing so hard it took a few minutes for her to speak. When she was finally able...
This reflection is from, ACPE* Certified Educator Willacin Precious Gholston, who serves at Methodist Health System in Dallas, Texas. She wrote the following poem, “in honor of George Floyd and others like him.” BREATHE Breathe, my Son, Breathe. Feel the loving...
Today we offer a poem by philosopher, poet and spiritual advisor, Mark Nepo. You may be familiar with some of his published work, especially “The Book of Awakening,” but he has lots of terrific stuff. You might want to read this piece several times. Notice if it...
To encourage you today, Chaplain Silvana offers some simple words that are part of her current personal mantra. Their author was the late John O’Donohue, an Irish Catholic priest, teacher, and poet. He drew on his rich Celtic spiritual traditions to create poems,...
This reflection is from Chaplain Tim, concerning the endurance necessary to SAVE our community as we struggle to contain the pandemic. As a former distance runner ‘waaaay back in high school (just after they made dirt), I remember all too painfully the challenges of...
This reflection is from Chaplain Silvana. She writes about gifts and invites our consideration. As you read, imagine you are in a favorite sanctuary or chapel. I have been meditating on these words of wisdom by Macrina Wiederkehr: "Deep within your soul there is a...
This reflection is shared with us courtesy of Chaplain Kristi. She said, it’s “headlines” really captured her attention and enlived her spirit…and perhaps ours, too. Sometimes I just want it to stop. All the stress of COVID, racism, conflicts. I lose my way. But...
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