Archive for October 2021

“This man welcomes sinners . . .” Luke 15:2 “Grace is the active expression of God’s love for us.”  Brennan Manning Grace has been foremost in my life this past week.  I’ve been desperately in need of it, but I’ve also been keenly aware of it.  Perhaps that’s how it works; those times when we…

“Listen to your life.  See it for the fathomless mystery that it is. In the boredom and pain of it no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it because in the last analysis all moments are key moments, and life itself is…

“To guide our feet unto the way of peace.” The Gospel According to St. Luke Iona is many things, not the least of which is a place of peace. It is a long journey to get there. Geographically this small island on the northwest coast of Scotland is quite isolated. Most will embark from Glasgow,…

“I have just three things to teach:  Simplicity, patience and compassion.  These three are the greatest treasures.” Lao Tsu “I waited patiently for the Lord; And God reached down to me and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1 Today we move on to the them of patience which St. Paul mentions as the fourth gift of…

“Peace I give to you, My peace I leave with you”  Jesus “Iona is a place of peace” What is deep peace?  How would you define it?  Where have you experienced deep peace?  What was it like?  Where were you at? Certainly each of us can recall one time or place where we have been…