Category Archives: love

Storms

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Mona

Subtropical Storm Alberto, May 26, 2018 An actual picture. Storm Ending BY JEAN TOOMER           Thunder blossoms gorgeously above our heads,           Great, hollow, bell-like flowers,           Rumbling in … Continue reading →

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Be Still and Know

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Mona

When I was teaching and leading retreats I learnt a beautiful way to pray the breath prayer or centering prayer. Using the phrase  “Be still and know that I am God”  start with the whole phrase, breathing in slowly and … Continue reading →

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Definition of God

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Mona

(Jean Houston) – It varies from day to day. When I was a little girl, it was a very personal person. As I got older, it became the universe — the universe in us. But mostly I think it is … Continue reading →

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A Poem for Jenn

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Mona

My friend Jenn just lost her husband to cancer. He was 45 and leaves behind six broken-hearted children. Seeing her at the Vigil brought up a lot of grief – for her and for me. And later this poem came … Continue reading →

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Discovering hope again

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Mona

Discovering hope is different when you are coming at it from the other side – from a period of having none. You are coming to it for a second time, or third or more. The meaning of hope has changed … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Mona

A child’s flip-flop on the sidewalk never missed Not a friend of discomfort yet she doesn’t feel the loss Arms hold her above the grime and grit a shoulder assumed, expected, accepted No fears just sweet surrender to the joy … Continue reading →

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