Mini Meditations

A little lectio for praying-as-you-go

In the Kitchen, Hope & Love Abound

A guided spiritual reading prompting us to recognize cooking as a ritual that connects us intimately with God’s creation.

Additional music by Tyler Green.

Read More

Take Courage: Even in Uncertainty, the Path Appears

Thomas Merton suggests that being at peace with life’s confusion and contradictions is possible if we know and trust God’s presence.

Read More

Be Still and Accept the Grace of God’s Help

In the “night prayer” psalm, we surrender all the days anxiety to “dwell in safety.”

Read More

Surrender: A prayer of acceptance when you’ve done enough

When you realize that your need to help is actually hurting–both yourselves and others–it is time to surrender with prayer.

Read More

Good Friday Mediation: Admitting Fault is Restorative

We atone, but always with hope in the Resurrection. How do you approach God: with confidence in his mercy or temerity?

Read More

Have No Desire to be Perfect

Lent reminds us that perfection is never the goal, even for those called to avowed life.

Read More

Finding Grace to Practice More Healing, Less Helping

Unbalanced relationships threaten to harden us. Spiritual Reading creates the space and grace to soften our hearts even when we feel desperate and isolated.

Read More

Listening for the holy means accepting others as beloved.