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+

Saturday, March 27, 2010

March 27

Lent Isn't Meant to be Easy

Advent, Christmas, and then the Epiphany,

I know what to do,

These events are easy for me.

But at Lent I have to give up,

Something that I like a lot,

The choice is hard,

Thank God for chocolate.

John Clayton

She Knew Exactly Where she was Headed


She had lead a full life with children and a number of grand children. She was still sharp as a tack mentally, but her 85-year-old body was winding down quickly. Her husband of 60 years had recently died peacefully.

That’s when she called me and left the message that she was going off to see her mother, that she was really looking forward to it, and that I shouldn’t worry about her. Two weeks later she did join her mother, who of course had been dead for decades, and I am sure they were glad to see each other.

She had never been a particularly religious person, but I know in her heart she knew that there was life after death ahead for her, and she was ready for that joy.

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