Category Archives: Hope

A Poem by John Donne

Death, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;  For those whom thou think’st thou dost overthrow  Die not, poor Death, nor…

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A Poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins

Recent storms have created a small aperture in the shroud of summer. This 19th-century poem, written by the Jesuit priest, Gerard Manley Hopkins, ends with a plea that resonates deeply…

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Struggling in Prayer

Do you ever struggle with prayer? Do you find it difficult to find just the right words? I often do! I find it helpful to pray with the Bible in one…

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Is Everything Sad Going to Come Untrue?

A tiny little virus has poured out so much unexpected sadness, disappointment, and confusion throughout the world over the last three months. Lives have been lost. Normal activities screeched to a halt….

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Sparks of Joy in Dark Times

While it is easy to dwell on the darkness in the world, which is increasingly easy to do lately, so many people have experienced God’s blessing in spite of what…

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