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A hospital chaplain and Episcopal clergyperson reflects on a neighborhood gathering for Día de los Muertos and her own experiences of remembering the departed.
Link to author Cara Meredith
It is difficult to hold onto hope when horrors abound in the world. And yet.
Link to author Jean L. Neely
The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey pauses annually during Lent to reflect on the effect of systemic racism on its Black parishes. Along with acknowledging its own history, the diocese has worked for reparations at the state level with religious and secular organizations.
Link to author Annette John-Hall
Exhausted by living with disability, a writer reflects on the watching and waiting that are part of the Lenten season — and her daily life.
Link to author Allison Backous Troy
A writer who teaches bread baking as a spiritual practice reflects on human touch, innovation and lessons from Genesis.
Link to author Kendall Vanderslice
The Magi protected the Christ child by going home another way. What does that gesture mean in a world where millions of people are being displaced or deported?
Link to author Melissa Spas
In a culture that expects relentless productivity, we need to shift perspectives to value rest.
Link to author Mycal X. Brickhouse
The Magnificat begins as a lullaby and becomes a hymn of praise and protest. Will we join in Mary's Song this Advent?
Link to author Aleta Payne
The ability of churches to share joyful stories that inspire action is especially important in hard times.
Link to author Sarah E. Forsyth
In this excerpt from his book “Migrant God,” the Rev. Isaac Villegas writes about an impromptu baby shower in a shelter for migrants with a story that is particularly resonant for Advent.
Link to author Isaac Villegas
Reciting the Nicene Creed each week provides connection with those around us and those who have gone before.
Link to author Emily Lund
