“The world is like that — incomprehensible and full of surprises .” ― Jorge Amado, Gabriela, clavo y canela I love hearts, so my eye is naturally drawn to them, and yet somehow I missed these. I walk past them nearly everyday at work, and have never noticed them before. There are alternative crosses and…
“i am a little church(no great cathedral)far from the splendor and squalor of hurrying cities–i do not worry if briefer days grow briefest,i am not sorry when sun and rain make april my life is the life of the reaper and the sower;my prayers are prayers of earth’s own clumsily striving(finding and losing and laughing…
“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross I don’t really like to make New Year’s resolutions, because I feel I have failed when I don’t see…
‘There are no sacred and unsacred places; there are only sacred and desecrated places. My belief is that the world and our life in it are conditional gifts.’ – Wendell Berry It is truly a blessing to be able to walk through the church when I arrive at work. Each morning is different, and the…
‘A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. It is a foundation for the development of such virtues as prayer, faith, courage, contentment, happiness, love, and well-being.’ – James E. Faust Working in a church has certain advantages and privileges, including a place for prayer. So, on my way…