In the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to reflect quite a bit. In our present-day world, it is a necessity. I work each day to have time to let my thoughts move to the place where our world circumstances cause me to be confused and perplexed. I then begin to pray about it.| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
What makes a place feel like home? Something more than familiarity. There is a relaxing connection, a letting go of tension, feeling comfortable and safe and something more: a resonance, a connection.| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
“Blowin’ in the Wind” is a classic song that began as a poem written by Bob Dylan. It was written in 1962 and Bob Dylan recorded it in 1963.| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
A reflection by Carynn Kelley-Katz for December 15, 2024.| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
A reflection by Danny Nelson Schweers for May 26, 2024.| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
It must be a great disappointment to God, says Mary Oliver, if we are not dazzled at least ten times a day.| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
The world has never had it so good. By many indicators — energy use, life expectancy, income, education, communications, fewer deaths due to warfare, etc. — more people have better lives today than ever before. We have so much to be thankful for!| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
So much to do and nobody else is going to do it. It is up to me. The other eight billion people on the planet have other plans.| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
“I will light candles this Christmas” is a poem by Howard Thurman that deserves everyone’s attention.| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
We are quickly moving towards Christmas.| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
Reflections on Our Christian Faith| www.ssam.org
Everyone wants to fit in. Everyone wants to stand out. In. Out. In. Out. We are all dancing.| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
A reflection by Mary Lou Edgar for December 1, 2024.| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
A reflection by Christina Brennan Lee for November 24, 2024.| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
These words — Be afraid. Be VERY afraid — are usually said in jest. Usually.| Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
