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^{Artist: Yolanda Lopez}

 The angel said to her:

 “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Luke 1:30

El ángel le dijo:

María, no tengas miedo, pues tú gozas del favor de Dios.  Lucas 1:30

 I see myself as a strong, independent, unafraid woman. I broke my ankle and the day of the surgery I was afraid. In that moment I reached out to the community of Saints that had supported me throughout the years asking for prayers. Thank you! Prayers are powerful.

Yo me veo como una mujer fuerte, independiente y sin miedo. Me quebre el tobillo y el dia de la cirugia me entro miedo.  En ese momento me comunique con la comunidad de Santos que siempre me han apoyado atravez de los anos y les pedi sus oraciones.  Mil gracias!        La oracion tiene poder.       

Rev. Violeta Siguenza  

I often wonder how I would respond to being chosen. Chosen by G-D to carry hope. To carry love. To carry the divine. Would I have the courage to mutter the phrase, “Here I am, LORD”? Would I be willing to allow my body to go through all the changes that accompany pregnancy and childbirth for G-D?

On this Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary, I will take some time leaning into this story. Leaning into Mary’s courage, trust, and listening for where G-D calls me. And my prayer for all of us who are constantly being called is that we can respond by saying “here I am.”

I am sorry there was a time when I judged his faith. Now I realize he has one of the purest versions. He can come alongside me and others in a quiet way, experiencing my heart with his. Through nature and science especially, he feels the continuity of life. I love him to the moon and back.

I am grateful to have all this time here with him on this plane now.

I ask him to forgive my iniquities—how he might suffer due to my assumptions. Today and always.

Readings

Fri – Mar 25, Joshua 4:14-24 2 Corinthians 5:6-15 Psalm 32

Happy Birthday, Rob!

It is remarkable to grow old alongside another human being. Given who you are and what we have created together, I do not lose heart.

Today and always, I wish you the very best.

Readings

Thu – Mar 24, Joshua 4:1-13 2 Corinthians 4:16—5:5 Psalm 32

They suggest in the psalm that I am a mere breath. Everyone is.

Are we God’s breath?

I love that.

Readings

Wed- Mar 23, Numbers 13:17-27 Luke 13:18-21 Psalm 39