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“Pied Beauty” and the Trinity
Today I’d like to meditate with you all a bit on a poem. It’s called “Pied Beauty” and was written by Gerard Manley Hopkins in 1877. I’ve enjoyed this poem for a while, and I’m always eager to share it… Continue reading
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Studying just one thing for a while
Before I was ordained a priest, I studied and taught language and literature, specifically rhetorical writing and medieval poetry. As a teacher and a student, I had a lot to read: from students’ papers to long, narrative poems like Beowulf… Continue reading
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Chanting the Psalms with my kids
This year, I’ve taken on the discipline of bringing the Psalms more fully into my personal prayer life. Specifically, I’m making it a point to chant one psalm each day. I do this because, first, the Psalms are so very… Continue reading
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Bilbo Baggins and Baby Jesus
Recently, my kindergartener had an assignment on traditions. She was supposed to choose a family tradition and create a project around it. When we asked her what tradition she wanted to choose, there was a moment when I seriously worried… Continue reading
Incense and Crayons 