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.

A Contemplative Invitation from A Bumble Bee

Have you ever noticed a bumble bee with “pollen pants”?

Soil and Spirit: Coming together to create a new pollinator garden

The new pollinator garden is near completion.

Talking, Listening, Communicating

When you're living with cats or other animals, a basic system of communication is established over time. There's a spiritual analogy to that gradual mutual education.

The Lover and the Beloved

Dr. Omid Safi reminds us that God is One and we are One as well. Therefore, the love that flows from God to us flows back to God. This realization is where the path of radical love begins.