Stretched out on the cross, Jesus turned toward the universe with utter forgiveness. ~Betty
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The Return of the Prodigal Son
Of all of Henri Nouwen’s many beloved books on the spiritual life, this deeply personal meditation on Jesus’ parable and Rembrandt’s 17th century painting of the same name, is his most inspired and self-revelatory. He wrote his masterpiece in 1992, […]
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September 12
The transformation we all long for occurs in the intimate embrace of our Divine Lover, in the still, hidden places of the soul. ~Betty
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Take This Cup From Me
Edgar Degas. Melancholy. The Philips Collection, Washington, DC Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done. Luke 22:42 True prayer is not so much about asking for things and desiring […]
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August 29
Many, many people come to the altar, but few find their way to the foot of the cross. ~Betty
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A Letter From Betty
Dear Ones, Thou hast made us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee. —Augustine of Hippo These beautiful words, written 1,600 years ago by St. Augustine, illuminate my heart this morning. In this […]
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August 15
Our spiritual journey is a love affair. It is a leaning into God, listening longingly for His heartbeat. ~Betty
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The Science of the Psalms
Many thousands of years ago, every joyous, negative, fearful, and even murderous emotion of the human heart was put to music in the majestic poetry of the Psalms. Thomas Merton, Trappist monk and American writer, said, “The Psalms are more […]
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