by Peter James | Mar 6, 2024 | Hilda
Caedmon was a common laborer whose job was taking care of the animals at Whitby Abbey in England. Monks at the abbey sang after dinner for recreation and took turns leading the brothers in singing. Caedmon didn’t know the songs and couldn’t carry a tune,...
by Peter James | Mar 5, 2024 | John Baillie
Some of you tell me you read these prayers early in the morning. Quick now! Can you recall anything from last night’s slumber? Aside from a few memorable and often bizarre dreams, I can’t account for what goes on in my brain at night. People who study sleep tell us...
by Peter James | Mar 4, 2024 | Fairest Lord Jesus
Two prominent German musicians walked along a country road in the summer of 1836. They heard people working in the fields singing a beautiful hymn they had never heard and became curious. This group of Silesians who lived in the eastern section of Germany called the...
by Peter James | Mar 3, 2024 | George Swinnock
In researching today’s prayer, I learned that elephants are excellent swimmers and can travel long distances in deep water. Who knew? They have perfected the art of doggy paddling, making use of their strong feet to serve as paddles in the water. They also have...
by Peter James | Mar 2, 2024 | St. Gregory of Khantza
We live in a loud world. Noise is everywhere, a barrage of sound and fury. Cell phones are ubiquitous. Privacy isn’t dead yet, but its future is up for grabs. In this hyperconnected world, we must intentionally choose solitude. We need open spaces in our modern techno...
