We’re Home
Posted by ksozenbe in Grace Notes on 17. May, 2010 | Comments Off
Over many months, many in our UTMB family were able to say, “We’re Home.” Usually the phrase was accompanied by the word or sentiment, finally–meaning we’ve finally finished with all of our storm repairs and are able to return to our home in Galveston and the surrounding areas. Well, the Chaplains in Pastoral Care offices [...]
Lenton Reflection
Posted by ksozenbe in Grace Notes on 26. Feb, 2010 | Comments Off
One of my practices as Benedictine Oblate (lay Benedictine) is to develop Lenten resolutions called Bona Opera (Good Works). I share them with my community at the St. Scholastica Monastery in Bourne, Texas and ask for their blessing. Although I have a regular prayer practice, I cherish this time of year to deepen my practice. I [...]
Our Hearts with Haiti
Posted by ksozenbe in Grace Notes on 15. Jan, 2010 | Comments Off
Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti affected by the earthquake. News reports indicate there may be over 100,000 deaths. Governments from around the world are responding with humanitarian aid. It may feel overwhelming with the needs shared by news media. Watching the news coverage of the people in Haiti may bring back painful [...]
Some Thoughts on Christmas
Posted by jwriley in Grace Notes on 29. Dec, 2009 | Comments Off
Some Thoughts on Christmas At my house Christmas is over. By Sunday afternoon, the tree was down and taken to recycling–the ornaments and lights put away. Our collections of Santa’s and crèches are again packed away and stored until next year. Even the gifts are all unwrapped and packed away in closets and chest-of-drawers for [...]
