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Prayer: A Progression
Today’s Lenten poem from Education for Justice is by Jessica Powers (who was a Carmelite nun). Prayer: A Progression You came by night, harsh with the need of grace, into the dubious presence of your Maker. You combed a small and pre-elected acre for… Continue Reading “Prayer: A Progression”
Late Results
Today’s Lenten Poem from Education for Justice is “Late Results” by Scott Cairns “We wanted to confess our sins but there were no takers.” —Milosz And the few willing to listen demanded that we confess on television. So we kept our sins to ourselves,… Continue Reading “Late Results”
but for sorrow
Today’s poem from Education for Justice is by Rob Suarez. but for sorrow I might never have asked what could be but for sorrow. I might never have opened to the terrible vulnerability of love but for tears. I might never have begun… Continue Reading “but for sorrow”
The Poetry Nook – for Lent
Poetry, art and music have the ability to open our hearts in a special way. This Lent I will be posting a poem that may help our Lenten reflections. Most of the poems can be found on the website: Education for Justice, http://www.educationforjustice.org. For… Continue Reading “The Poetry Nook – for Lent”
Tenebrae, continued
I am including a short clip of one of the friars extinguishing a candle on the Tenebrae hearse following chanting of a psalm this morning. And I will be on retreat at our Santa Sabina Center in San Rafael through Sunday. So there will… Continue Reading “Tenebrae, continued”
What is Tenebrae?
Tenebrae is a series of prayer services from a very old monastic practice which is done during the Triduum, or the three days preceding Easter. It is practiced at the time of morning prayer, and if you happen to be part of a Dominican… Continue Reading “What is Tenebrae?”
What is Spy Wednesday?
You may have never heard of the name Spy Wednesday. It is the day before Holy Thursday, and with the Gospel reading from John 12, we remember Judas’ betrayal of his friend Jesus. We hear him say, “What are you willing to give me… Continue Reading “What is Spy Wednesday?”
We Remember
Last night at Dominican University Father Joe Aleugaray shared a story about distilling the message of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures to one word. Apparently someone once asked a rabbi to do exactly that. His answer was the word “remember“. Father Joe expanded on… Continue Reading “We Remember”
A Holy Week Prayer
Jesus, on the eve of your passion and death, you found comfort in the company of your friends. In the truest sign of friendship, you gave your life for them and for us. Help us to live the call of the gospel more deeply.… Continue Reading “A Holy Week Prayer”
The Reluctant Prophet also Gives a Promise of Hope
It may have seemed to his listeners that Jeremiah, whom they called “Terror-All-Around”, had nothing to offer but bad news. But in today’s reading from the 31st chapter of the Book of Jeremiah we read: Hear the word of the Lord, O nations, proclaim… Continue Reading “The Reluctant Prophet also Gives a Promise of Hope”
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