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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.

Announcing an Eco-Spirituality Collaboration

Sister Anne Curtis highlights the Sisters of Mercy commitment “to reverence Earth and work more effectively toward the sustainability of life” and explains the Northeast Community plans to translate that commitment into action.

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By Anne Curtis, RSM  | 

Eclipsing Hate

This year, Ramadan,a time of fasting, prayer and self-reflection in the Islamic calendar, began at sundown on Sunday, May 5. Celene Ibrahim offers questions to consider at the beginning of this holy month.

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By Celene Ibrahim, PhD  | 

The Season of Transformation

Lisa Irish sees the transformation in nature as Spring takes hold and reflects on the transformation going on in her own life.

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By Lisa Irish, Author and Retreat Director  |