Even the Sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at thy altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. - Psalm 84:3
Advent: A Sacred Ache

Advent: A Sacred Ache

by | Dec 2, 2023 | Advent, Liturgical year, Present Moment

The baby’s wail rang through the church, reverberating through the air, an audible avalanche.  It shattered the silence after communion with such piercing power I was momentarily stunned.  The mother had already retreated to the back of the building—no doubt...