Within this collection of stories, reflections, and writings, you will find windows into the mystery of God. Members and friends of our parish have written pieces for use as devotionals in this season of Lent. Most all of the works are original, and they range from poems to personal stories to reflections on scripture. Some will evoke tears or laughter, while others may not do much for us at all. The pieces are as unique as the writers, and they may not resonate with everyone, which is fine. But it is my hope that with each daily entry we will all find some way to connect with God.


My thanks to those who contributed to this project. It takes courage to offer something publicly as we have done with this collection. I know that some of you have gone well outside your comfort zone to reflect spiritually on parts of your life or to share ideas that you have treasured for yourself. I also want to thank Tiffany Ayers who used her skills as an editor to put this collection together and catch all of our typos and literary bobbles.


I pray that each of us would find this Lenten Season a holy and special time.


In Christ’s Peace,

Fr. Tom+

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

March 10

The Peace of the Lord

If I’m lucky, the sky will still be very black when I walk out of the house in the morning with my cup of coffee and my big lab, Magellan.

I look up into the dark and the stars are blazing. I nod to the Big Dipper, Orion’s Belt, and all the other constellations and stars.

I amble slowly on the well-worn path to the bench in the upper field with Magellan tracking every deer, squirrel, or rabbit trail along the way.

I sit and listen and watch as the sky starts to lighten and the Carolina wrens begin to call, “Wake up, it is morning.”

If we are really lucky, William and our cat RBS join us to listen and watch.

It is then that I know the Peace of the Lord is with us.

Cherry Barr
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