As I journey through the breakup of my denomination, the picture reminded me of that break. I also saw that the house still stood, trees still grew around it, and maybe a bird was perched on its roof. Blessed are those who have lost their church home, for they shall know that their solid rock is the presence of God.

In the Meditation Chapel and in this group, we speak, sometimes, about the connection, the energy, that is created when we meet together on Zoom. I sensed that connection this morning very deeply as I sat in my chair for prayer, meditation and sacred reading this morning. In a book of lectionary readings with additional excerpts from learned and spiritual leaders, I read the very prayer of Barclay’s that is quoted in this week’s Word of the Week. As I turned to this page to comment, I read Carolyn’s post. I am going through CO’s book on discernment, and there was Carolyn’s comment about using that practice. I am so grateful this morning for Spirit’s connecting energy that flows wherever and whenever we are open to it. Groups of people who share centering prayer together in these groups are connected!

I came to centering prayer late in life. Attending a CP retreat in Tennessee a few years ago with Mary Anne was such a blessing to me. I wish you the best in your retirement, and may the One who gives us everything continue to be the guiding Presence in your life.

The words that resonate with me are, “It is as if the boundaries of our self were enlarged, as if we were within them and as if they were within us.” This past week as I prayed for the suffering world, I was overcome with sadness.  Yet, that is my task: to being that suffering to the Divine and hold it there no matter how difficult the emotions are that rise within me.

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