pickI didn‘t realize how appropriate this would be to read during December. It may partly be reading it during this season, but Buechner‘s reflections here all seem to center on and circle around the Christmas story—and on Christ—moving through themes of darkness and light, doubt and faith. Buechner‘s writing is gorgeous as always, and the prayers that conclude each chapter are especially rich & meaningful. This was my November #DoubleSpin. ⤵️
bailedIt was more of the same of “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek” which I loved. My opinion: I couldn‘t get into everything being called a “God”. I will take it to the Used Book store on my trip soon for someone who may enjoy it.
Morning meditation and coffee. 5 a.m.& still dark out, 16 degrees out there, but warm & cozy inside. #coffeeandbooks #advent #meditationhour
My early morning contemplation/meditation/prayer time - theme advent. I dwell in the 5:00 am quiet of the house. Of course, with coffee! ☕️📚 🙏🏻 #contemplation #advent #coffeesndbooks
A little watermelon,cheese,wine while reflecting on my zany day. Emmy has joined me.
Today‘s reading is a poem ofJane Kenyon‘s
Mosaic of the Nativity: Serbia, Winter, 1993. Her words juxtapose the birth of Christ and the Bosnian War.
https://poets.org/poem/mosaic-nativity-serbia-winter-1993
A day home.Snow/freezing rain expected.I was surprised! I have to laugh when I think of all of you in states with heavy snowfall,because today we expect 3-4 inches.Snow supposed to start falling at 10:00. We have no walkers in our district due to lack of sidewalks.Thus, it becomes a busing issue & at times the bus company‘s call. No complaints here; I woke at the same time I always do.It‘s been quiet, contemplative.☕️📚🙏🏻
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A mix of non-fiction, contemporary mysteries, a historical mystery, literary fiction.
pick5 Stars • The Imitation of Christ (Latin: De Imitatione Christi) is one of the most widely read Christian spiritual classics after the Bible. Written by the German-Dutch monk Thomas à Kempis (a member of the Brethren of the Common Life and the Devotio Moderna movement), composed in Medieval Latin around 1418-1427. ⬇️
pickThis is a beautiful collection of poems inspired and influenced by Maya Angelou's faith and love for humanity, and listening to her read them is a joy. Amazing Peace is such a gorgeous, moving poem to listen to at Christmas. (and I have to say, I wasn't expecting eulogies to Luther Vandross and Barry White.)
@julieclair I'm not, but my mom was! This is one of hers 😌 1d