Sacred Times, Sacred Places
Buckets of marigolds surround street vendor stalls in New York City at this time of the year. Marigolds adorn the ofrendas, or personal altars of remembrance, that families display in their homes. I brought some home on my way back from my
Honoring Vida Dutton Scudder On Her Feast Day, October 10
We often think of Vida Dutton Scudder (1861-1954) as a young woman—a firebrand radical for social justice whose passions were fueled by her youthful idealism.
Joining with Immigrants in a Song of Hope
So begins Li-Young Lee’s poem about an immigrant family remembering their homeland. Such intimate aspects of the changes immigrants face lie hidden behind the overwhelming numbers reported in immigration statistics. Poems like these remind us that each number represents human
SELECTED PRAYERS FROM SEPTEMBER INTERCESSION PAPER
COVER I was one who loved life and lived it as fully and intentionally as I could. I knew myself to be blessed, I found joy in the beauty of the world, I was grateful for the joys and gifts of my family and friends, for good and
Ann Arbor Chapter – Recent Program Themes and Highlights
Chapter meetings are a key part of the Companion experience. Each chapter plans its own programs, which offer opportunities to learn and share ideas.
SELECTED PRAYERS FROM JULY/AUGUST INTERCESSION PAPER
Turmoil ripples across the world and touches the farthest regions. It is difficult to know how to pray. Have mercy. Lord Jesus, you intercede on behalf of all who suffer, may each dwell in calm in the midst of storms.
SELECTED PRAYERS FROM JUNE 2025 INTERCESSION PAPER
May peace be as a flowering tree that takes root in each one of us, its blossoms filled with healing hope and fragrant with God’s grace.
SELECTED PRAYERS FROM MAY 2025 THANKSGIVING PAPER
“Can we work together, even if we do not agree with one another? Answering that question may be one of the most important things we do in this century. The spiritual response is clear: yes, we can cooperate for the