Hello Friends,

You don’t need me to tell you that being in a confined space, with the same mix of people, day after day amplifies all the dynamics!

I thought that these verses might be particularly helpful this week.

As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe your (deepest) self with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything beautifully together…Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

-Colossians 3:12-17

As these words soak in, may you find new kindness, compassion and patience for those around you.

I hope you are generally finding space to take deep, grounding breaths, and appreciate the new life springing up outside.

I also hope that you’re staying well.

Every blessing dear ones. Lissy

PS: If the dynamics at home are harmful or dangerous, please reach out for help.

Contemplative at Home offers guided meditative prayer – space to slow down and listen to the truth that is being born out of God’s love for you today – drawing on Ignatian spirituality and at times, Lectio Divina.

All music by Pete Hatch. petehatch.com.