Monthly Archives: February 2013

Giving up doubt

Posted on February 27, 2013 by tam121

It seems a little melodramatic and overwrought to say “I lost my faith.” Maybe better to say I misplaced it … for what feels like years. Maybe better to say I have felt mis-placed. That can be hard to grapple … Continue reading →

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Giving up silence for Lent

Posted on February 18, 2013 by tam121

In honor of Audre Lorde’s birthday (and how amazing is it that it is also Toni Morrison’s birthday), I want to give thanks to Saint Audre for the many gauntlets she threw down, and took up. Audre, you helped me … Continue reading →

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Lenten journal: Ashes, ashes

Posted on February 13, 2013 by tam121

One of the readings for today, Ash Wednesday, is from the words of Isaiah, specifically 58:5-12. Is such the fast that I choose, a day to humble oneself? Is it to bow down the head like a bulrush, and to … Continue reading →

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