In the school of prayer with Michael Mayne
Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! And that makes all the difference. To quote Michael Mayne from Alleluia is our Song: Reflections on Eastertide, “Our struggles haven’t ended, nor has the world changed, because it is Easter Day. And yet because of Easter, everything has changed, all is different, because we have … Continue reading "In the school of prayer with Michael Mayne"...
Newness of life
(Photo: Irene Bom) A prayer Risen Christ, bring newness of life into our stale routines, into our wearied spirits, into our tarnished relationships. from Prayer Rhythms: Fourfold Patterns for Each Day by Ray Simpson, p. 29 A blessing The God of life go with us, the Risen Christ beside us, the vibrant … Continue reading "Newness of life"...
Tree of life
Recently I’ve been experimenting with frottage, often using the bark of a tree as my substratum, and posting results to my instagram account (@irene.bom). Here I’ve used the technique to help illustrate Proverbs 15:4a (NLT): “Gentle words are a tree of life”. My main inspiration for featuring this particular verse was a blog … Continue reading "Tree of life"...
Thank you. For life
In the silence I receive once more this gift of my life from you. Hold me in your stillness, simplify me, and take possession of me, my God. by Angela Ashwin, from The Book of a Thousand Prayers by Angela Ashwin, #613 From the blog First love Who do you work … Continue reading "Thank you. For life"...
Lively concern
A blessing Bless, O God, all who dedicate their powers today to the making of peace in the world; bless all who give their training and experience to feed and clothe and house the destitute; bless all who lend their energies and skills to teach impoverished people to till, water and harvest their land. … Continue reading "Lively concern"...