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Author Archives: Terri C Pilarski
Compassion, a brief meditation on Mark 6
Every time there is a natural disaster, a hurricane, tornado, wild-fire, or an earthquake, the news is filled with stories of loss and heart-rending stories of survival. We also hear many stories of how human beings have gone out of … Continue reading
Mary, strong and sure
Many years ago I received this book, “Meditations on Mary”, by Kathleen Norris. Norris was a popular author at the time, influencing many of us with her books on life and faith. This book is filled with beautiful photographs of famous … Continue reading
Awake, Aware, and Wild-eyed
A reflection on Mark 1:1-8 for Advent 2B The Shoshone are a diverse tribe of indigenous people who inhabited parts of California, Wyoming, Nevada, Idaho and Utah. One particular Shoshone tribe lived in the mountainous region of what is now southeastern Idaho … Continue reading
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Glimpses of hope and love
A reflection on Isaiah 64:1-9 and Mark 13:24-37 for Advent 1B Recently my husband, son, and I watched (again) the first two movies of the Hunger Game’s series, in preparation for the release of the third movie. When I read … Continue reading
10,000 Hours, A practice of Staying Awake….
A reflection on the Propers for 27A, Matthew 25:1-13 for Stewardship Sunday Twenty years ago, when I was a seminary student, my mentor in the ordination process use to say “Keep awake, for you know neither the day nor the … Continue reading
Becoming One’s Self
Highway 89A outside Escalante, Utah A number of years ago I drove from Tucson, Arizona north to Escalante, Utah with my son and his dog. Actually, we were driving to Chicago, but we made a stop in Escalante to see … Continue reading
A Selfie of God….
A reflection on the readings for Proper 24A: Exodus 33:12-23 and Matthew 22:15-21 How many of you have your cell phones on you? If your cell phone has a camera, take out your cell phone and take a picture of … Continue reading
Seeking One’s Truest Self
I’ve been reading, again, Terry Tempest Williams’ book, “When Women Were Birds.” She tells the story of her mother’s death and subsequent reading her mother’s journals. She reflects on the impact they had on her. William’s writes: In Mormon culture, … Continue reading
Grace Rising, Unstoppable!
A reflection on the readings for Proper 23A: Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14 The other night I had a sudden urge to make homemade bread. I looked through the cabinets and found all the ingredients: yeast, honey, olive oil, whole wheat … Continue reading
Acts of Hospitality
A reflection on Philippians 2:1-13 and Matthew 21:23-32 for Proper 21A A young woman approached the check out line at a grocery store. With a thick accent she asked if the person standing near by was in line. The person … Continue reading
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