Tag Archives: Suffering

Physical Ailments and the 'Thin Places'
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In Celtic Spirituality there are places in God’s creation that are believed to be places where the lines between this world and the heavenly realm are blurred nearly to the point of non-existence.  These are called in, Celtic parlance, the … Continue reading

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Sermon Audio-October 4, 2009
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18th Sunday After Pentecost Proper 22 Year B RCL Sermon Audio-Sunday October 4, 2009–The Rev’d Warren Hicks Job 1:1; 2:1-10 Psalm 26 Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 Mark 10:2-16

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From Fr. Richard Rohr–Pain; Transformed or Transmitted?
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I’ve shared from Franciscan Richard Rohr before and will again, I’m sure.  From today’s meditation at http://www.cacradicalgrace.org/. THE AUTHORITY OF THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED Question of the day: What am I seeking through my religion? If religion is not primarily … Continue reading

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Wednesday In Holy Week
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Readings for Wednesday of Holy Week Isaiah 50:4-9a Hebrews 12:1-3 John 13:21-32 Psalm 70 Lord God, whose blessed Son our Savior gave his body to be whipped and his face to be spit upon: Give us grace to accept joyfully … Continue reading

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The Tears of God
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As the extent of damage from Hurricane Ike continues to unfold across the islands of the Caribbean and into Texas, Louisiana, Mexico and other places, it’s easy to ask “Where is God in the midst of this devastation and destruction?”  … Continue reading

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