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hands of almost a century
Yesterday I made a visit to a member of the church who turns 94 today. As I said goodbye we held hands as we always do and I spoke a prayer for her. Sitting there, I was overcome by the … Continue reading
Ourselves and Those Others
There is a little collection of prayers by the Rev. Vivian Pomeroy, my predecessor at the church I currently serve. It was published by Beacon Press in 1955. The prayers are some of the best I’ve ever read, and I … Continue reading
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Holding the prayers of others: an invitation
Thank you, Jesus One of my favorite art purchases ever is this ex voto from Guatemala. I found it at my favorite gallery about 9 years ago. It’s a thank you note to God (or in this case Christ the … Continue reading
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Where Faith and Science Diverge
As an homage to Robert Putnam, we went on a family bowling outing Friday night. A good way to spend a rainy summer Friday, and a good reminder of the limits of social sciences. Last Sunday the Boston Globe reported … Continue reading
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state of esperanza
Jemez Mountains From librarianmer’s photo stream, because our rule is that the camera goes with the kid, and this trip didn’t include the kid.
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O Fair New Mexico
Ever since I attended New Mexico Girl’s State, and especially since I moved away from New Mexico 12 years ago, when I return and take in the landscape I start to sing the state song in my head. Which is … Continue reading
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Cape Ann
Originally uploaded by ParsaSilva A couple of weeks ago, we joined the Universalist Church of Essex on their annual sunset cruise around Cape Ann. It’s the best church fundraiser I’ve ever attended. I’ve been reading Nathaniel Philbrick’s Mayflower this summer, … Continue reading
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