If we come to Christ
hungry, thirsty,
starving for the friendship of the divine,
we shall be filled
in God’s sacred silence.

- Linda Douty
Rhythm & Fire: Experiencing the Holy in Community and Solitude

Thought for Today

No one longs for what he or she already has, and yet the accumulated insight of those wise about the spiritual life suggests that the reason so many of us cannot see the red X that marks the spot is because we are standing on it… All we lack is the willingness to imagine that we already have everything we need. The only thing missing is our consent to be where we are.

-Barbara Brown Taylor

An Altar in the World

Thought for today

Each morning, God's grace awakens us,
each evening, God's peace cradles us.
Compassion is our constant companion,
as we go through work, school, the day.
In every moment, God is present with us;
God whispers words which can change our lives.
Justice is our faithful teacher,
pointing to where we can carry out fairness.
When we find ourselves groping in the shadows,
God's light will provide a way home.
We turn the corner, and hope is waiting for us;
we return home, and find a feast prepared.

-Thom Shuman

www.lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com

Thought for the Day

Many demands upon our time and many opportunities waiting to be explored often fill our lives too full with activities and distractions. When this happens it is not surprising that we grow anxious and lose our sense of peace and tranquility.

Today remember that God and God alone is able to care for all that exists; we can trust our smallest and largest concern to the wisdom and love of God. Peace, hope, calm, and joy are the fruits of placing our confidence in God. May these gifts be yours in abundance.

- Rueben P. Job
A Guide to Prayer for All Who Seek God