Monthly Archives: March 2014

For the birds

A year ago, I posted “A Lenten Invitation …” for the First Sunday in Lent, picking up on some ideas sparked by a song from the Avett Brothers. The song, called “The Once and Future Carpenter” is a reflection on … Continue reading

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Ashes and Stardust

Lent begins with the liturgy for Ash Wednesday … and the stark truth it announces for all of us: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” As ashes are placed upon our foreheads, the priest speaks … Continue reading

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