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REFLECTIONS


Sisyphus and Bright Sadness
I'm a busy person. Too busy, really, and often prone to plunge forward in life with a Sisyphean list of to-dos, virtually impossible to...

Lynn
Mar 273 min read


The Courage to Repent
Have you ever become ashamed or afraid when you've thought of praying for forgiveness? Asking for forgiveness is priceless.

Fr. Tom
Mar 203 min read


St. Mark's Guide to Life, the Universe, and Everything
Hope is an important thing. How is yours holding up? When the world around us is full of fear and stress, it can seem hard to have hope.

Josh
Mar 204 min read


A Pathway to Perseverance
During Bible Study on Wednesday, we reflected on the word discipline and what it means. For many in this world, discipline carries...

Maria
Mar 183 min read


Living the Unseen: Faith, Hope, and Perseverance
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony...."

Paisia
Mar 132 min read


Confession: Soul Restoration to Uncover the Real You
As we draw near to the beginning of Lent, we're called to examine ourselves more deeply, to clear away what dims the light of Christ...

Fr. Tom
Mar 113 min read


Getting Ready For Glory
I frequently have songs pop into my head. A few days ago this happened and I was remembering a song called Getting Ready for Glory by...

Josh
Mar 62 min read


The Canvas of Forgiveness: Unveiling the Divine Image
When I think of forgiveness, I think about Fr. Tom introducing us to Henri Nouwen, a renowned spiritual writer who often spoke about...

Maria
Mar 43 min read


Unveiling Eternal Joy: Reflections on Psalm 5:12
But let all who hope in You be glad; They will greatly rejoice forever, For You will dwell in them; And all who love Your name will boast...

Paisia
Feb 273 min read


Forgiveness: Not an Option, But Christ's Command
I had a brilliant, talented, creative friend, Jim, who got in an argument with his UW professor 40 years ago. He became enraged at the...

Fr. Tom
Feb 254 min read


Airplanes and Athanasius: Choosing the Right Oxygen Mask
There is a common illustration for self care based upon an oxygen mask on an airline flight. The main message is that you have to take...

Josh
Feb 203 min read


Great Lent: Reflection, Responsibility and Spiritual Growth
Well-Baby Check-Ups and Spiritual Health Most parents realize that keeping our babies healthy requires taking them to the pediatrician...

Fr. Tom
Feb 184 min read
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