Archive for May 2024

“For everything, there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes “Nature is the direct expression of the divine imagination.” John O’Donahue As May bids her farewell, she warmly introduces the month of June, the time of the summer solstice, sunshine that births long days that allow us to languishing in pleasant…

“Woman, behold your son . . . Son, behold your mother.”   -The Gospel of St. John, chapter Nineteen Mother’s Day.  For some women it is a wonderful time to be showered with gifts, cards, and attention . . . and maybe breakfast in bed or dinner out.  And for some children, regardless of age, it’s…

“If you’re content with being yourself, you will become more than yourself.”  Luke 8:14 (The Message) “You served as a midwife, and you brought babies into the world.  You nurtured children and you clothed those in need.”  The Troparion of Matuschka Olga “Matuschka Olga?  I thought we were talking about Mary Magdalene?”  Well, we were and are. …