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.
Connecting to the Divine Feminine Within Each One of Us
Mary Magdalene…the lady in red…the color of fire and blood; energy and primal life forces. For many, she represents Mystery since there is very little of her that is written in certainty; some of what is written is fabricated by historians or channeled through psychic mediums.
A Promise of Something More
It’s hard to believe that Advent is half over and I still struggle to embrace it! Everything else grabs my attention during this busy time: ministry at Mercy by the Sea, Christmas shopping, and other numerous commitments. It is so hard to be human!! Maybe that is a clue to the meaning of this season…