Spirits of winter, I celebrate you!

The Magnificat is a courageous and subversive song of praise; a call to social justice.

I encouraged my students to question authority, especially my authority, because only rarely can we recognize our biases without help.

Building relationships requires the risk of being open and curious.

Holy Reconciler, help us make peace with each other.

We did what humans frequently do: we created a ritual.

If your numbers really are getting smaller, you will probably have to let things go. It takes wisdom and careful discernment to let go of the right things at the right time.

God of our ancestors, may we find the ways in which we can connect across generations.

I believe that we are all "life drummers" just waiting to join in the rhythm.

Sometimes we need someone to witness the pain in holy stillness.

Embodying all of me is the best way I know to love the world.

Spirit and Breath, create an openness that violence has constricted.

Our bodies are so wise, and they hold so much information.

I have struggled forgiving myself for not knowing how to create appropriate boundaries.

May we remember to slow down when we find ourselves having difficult conversations.

Self-compassion was one of the best gifts I gave myself.

Every relationship is an ongoing story that unfolds between people.

May we be active participants in the liberatory potential of democracy.

I would have loved it as a kid to have a church that encouraged us to listen to our heartfelt yearning of self.

I belong, and you belong, and we belong—just as we are.