God’s Pampering
You pamper me, O God!
Awakening to the first light of day, the eastern sky was a raspberry delight.
The early morning air filled with birdsong, entering the stillness of a new day dawning.
You pamper me, O God!
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.
Speaking of Loss and Grief
No one can truly understand what it feels like inside our broken hearts. Our unique experiences are shaped by personality, family background and the circumstances of our loss. At the same time, grief is a universal human experience. Just as we all know love, we all know the devastation of loss. This shared journey of recovery known as grief leads us through our loss. It is our ally, actually, as we weave our way toward healing.
Reflections on Keeping a Nature Journal
Keeping a nature journal is a quest to find, through art and nature, a kinship with the universal and the Divine. When sitting quietly in the woods, I am learning to discover all the mysteries and lessons nature has to teach. I am finding my place in the universe and recognizing universal principles and patterns of life. My observations help me to come to terms with life and death. They help me find meaning.
Over the Years at Mercy by the Sea
Last month I had the privilege of making my annual silent retreat at Mercy by the Sea. The weather was magnificent, my retreat director was excellent, and the time in retreat was more than I could have asked for. The experience caused me to reflect on my first retreats as a Sister of Mercy, which I also experienced at Mercy by the Sea more than 50 years ago.