Like any other gift, the gift of grace can be yours only if you’ll reach out and take it. Maybe being able to reach out and take it is a gift, too. ~ Frederick Buechner (b. 1926), theologian, poet, memoirist In about two weeks, we in the Northern Hemisphere will cross the threshold of Spring … Read more
Can I see another’s woe, and not be in sorrow too? Can I see another’s grief, and not seek for kind relief? ~ William Blake As we in the Northern Hemisphere approach the threshold of Winter, with the waning Moon leading us to the darkest of nights, we are visited this week by the Five … Read more
Watch out now, take care Beware of the thoughts that linger Winding up inside your head The hopelessness around you In the dead of night. ~ From Beware of Darkness, by George Harrison This week, the Earth’s great extreme of light and darkness arrives, with the Summer Solstice arriving in the Northern Hemisphere, and Yule … Read more
Fear not. For, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. ~ The Angel After the rather heavy challenges of the last few weeks, I am especially delighted today to tell you that we have a rare visit for this week before Winter Solstice from none other than … Read more
This week, we face the most recognized, misunderstood card of the Tarot. It is time to choose what we want to see flourish and what is life-draining.
This week’s card asks what, in our lives, needs to go? Being reminded that every moment is precious can do wonders to help us focus our priorities.
As the year wanes, we have a rare and important visitor imploring us to be open and receptive, letting go of the past and attuned to the divine Now.
Blessed Litha! Now we align with the ways of our ancestors, and join together to protect our descendants. On this day, we honor the Turning.
Tonight is a powerful magical cusp, as we come to this holy threshold. The Wheel of Time turns, the Light reaches its climax. Celebrate with me.
Today is the final candle lighting if you’ve not yet done it. Advent is over, the promise is kept, the birth has come. And some personal news, too.