How to process the very real angst and fear for our country and world. How to keep the faith and the promise, “ Fear not for I have overcome the world.” This is our work going forward. Blessings and peace to all.
Chris, Yes, the wicked prosper and does God take note? It is in times like these that I can feel the visceral truth of the cursing psalms (like some of the verses in 73). They at least express my anger, even when I am reticent. And pictures and words like Almut's help me to see a better way. Still a way of action, but action done in love. Peace to you.
Thank you so much for including our song in your reflections. I'm so glad it brought a measure of comfort at this fraught time. Blessings of peace and courage to you.
Kiran, so wonderful to hear from you. I love your psalm podcast. I am also a Benedictine oblate and so chanting psalms is what we do. The sung version you present is more assessable for many I think and it is hauntingly beautiful. And what else can we do in times like this than retreating to the psalms? That you for offering this retreat online. What a hidden gem on Substack 😇
PS: are you doing the DMs here on Substack? I was wondering how to best reach out to you with some questions.
Thank you for putting into words that which seems unimaginable and without words. We must befriend our grief and sit with it until it teaches us what we need to know. God help us all.
I am grateful to find your post today. I did share your earlier one and several friends found it very insightful, impactful. So now, your words of comfort as we are heartbroken are treasured. Thank you for sharing from your heart and life. I plan to share this one as well.
Beautiful photos that capture the fog swirling in my heart and mind these past few days…
Thank you, Cindy. And blessings to your swirling heart.
Thank you for the reminder that “I am right here with you.” Because “I have wounds that are not healed yet”.
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How to process the very real angst and fear for our country and world. How to keep the faith and the promise, “ Fear not for I have overcome the world.” This is our work going forward. Blessings and peace to all.
So good questions, Sue. I hope we will build a community around them 🙏
Thank you Almut. Yes, personal and communal grieving. Psalms 24 and 46 sustain me. Psalm 73 gives voice to my question. Chris
Chris, Yes, the wicked prosper and does God take note? It is in times like these that I can feel the visceral truth of the cursing psalms (like some of the verses in 73). They at least express my anger, even when I am reticent. And pictures and words like Almut's help me to see a better way. Still a way of action, but action done in love. Peace to you.
Thank you for being here with us, Chris 🙏
Thank you for such beautiful words and images (gorgeous haunting compositions)
Thank you, Paula, for being here with us. Yes, the images capture quite well the beauty of that morning.
And we are still here. Thank you Almut for sharing beauty.
ANd we are still here, indeed, Sharon. Thank you for being here with us 🙏.
Thank you so much for including our song in your reflections. I'm so glad it brought a measure of comfort at this fraught time. Blessings of peace and courage to you.
Kiran, so wonderful to hear from you. I love your psalm podcast. I am also a Benedictine oblate and so chanting psalms is what we do. The sung version you present is more assessable for many I think and it is hauntingly beautiful. And what else can we do in times like this than retreating to the psalms? That you for offering this retreat online. What a hidden gem on Substack 😇
PS: are you doing the DMs here on Substack? I was wondering how to best reach out to you with some questions.
Such beautiful photos and quieting words. I deeply appreciate those.
I've also never read Psalms but it resonated with my heart.
Without words. Morning without words. Mourning without words. Mourning. . ." I am here."
And Almut...your photos!
Thank you for putting into words that which seems unimaginable and without words. We must befriend our grief and sit with it until it teaches us what we need to know. God help us all.
I am grateful to find your post today. I did share your earlier one and several friends found it very insightful, impactful. So now, your words of comfort as we are heartbroken are treasured. Thank you for sharing from your heart and life. I plan to share this one as well.
Thank you so much, Karen, for being here with us and for sharing it with others 🙏
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" I am still here..."
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There are so many words to say, yet in a very real sense I am speechless. Thank you for your tender words and soothing photos. ❤️
Bless you, Kathleen, sometimes the place without words is a good place to be 🙏
Nice photos, especially the top one. Thank you.
Bless you, James.