Soundings

The Blog of Mercy by the Sea

We at Mercy by the Sea have so much we want to share with you:

Inspiring and transformational quotes, prayers, poems, videos and books we discover or rediscover
Conversations with upcoming presenters
News and events about what's happening at Mercy by the Sea
Resources and thoughts on contemplative prayer, spiritual direction, the second half of life, emerging leadership, creativity, our relationship with nature and much more!

You'll find seasonal photos of the grounds — vegetation, trees and winged and four-legged creatures that make their homes here. We'll capture changes in the light and colors as the seasons change. So bookmark this page and come back regularly. or subscribe to our weekly eNewsletter where these posts will be sent to your email inbox.

You're Invited to A Mercy Gathering

Join us at Mercy by the Sea as we celebrate summer and our friends and neighbors; welcome our new staff and connect with each other and the land.

A Blessing For All Who Enter Here

The giant weeping beech tree outside the front entrance stands as a sentinel, keeping watch over all who come to Mercy by the Sea...

The Greening Time: A Letter from the Director

The daffodils and forsythia are erupting and all is greening, speaking the message and invitation of the Easter season we now live into. The Triduum we just completed took us on a heart-stretching pilgrimage that required us to hold the very real grief of death, with the astonishing promise of rebirth.

Photography Exhibit Reveals the Interplay of Nature, Light and Divine Love

This light-inspired exhibit by photographer, Janice Edwards, RSM will be on display in the Mary C. Daly RSM Art Gallery from April 22 through May 14, 2023.