Have you ever seen a place so wonderful that you rush right in, hoping its beauty will fill you from the inside out? I hope you find something this week … Continue reading Sammygram
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Pentecost and your Paycheck
A mandatory unpaid workday in France after Pentecost leads to a deeper question about charity, civic duty, and whether generosity still has meaning when it is no longer voluntary. From the deadly 2003 French heatwave to modern debates about social obligation, religion, and collective responsibility, this essay explores the tension between compassion and coercion.
After the Ascension: Staying Inside the Waiting
The Ascension did not end with clarity, but with instructions to wait. In that space between what was and what comes next, we are invited to resist the urge to rush ahead and instead learn to recognize Christ’s presence in the stillness by living in each moment.
Inside the rainbow
Rainbows draw us out of distraction and into wonder. What if we are not meant to chase them, but to live inside their light?
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Check in on your friends. They may look bright and happy on the outside, but inside, they might be sad, anxious, or lonely. Don’t try to pull out the stuffing … Continue reading Sammygram
“That’s not false”
I have a love-detest relationship with the French language. It possesses remarkable depth and nuance, flowing elegantly while never pronouncing the last part of any word. However, its conjugations are … Continue reading “That’s not false”
The Day the Veil Tore
At the moment of Jesus’ death, the temple veil tore from top to bottom, signifying the end of separation between humanity and God. This reflection explores what the torn veil means for grace, access, and how we still rebuild barriers God has already destroyed.
Why Fish on Friday?
Last weekend, I wandered down to the shore and gingerly stepped into the water, an act I instantly regretted. The cold hit my foot, and I yanked it out before … Continue reading Why Fish on Friday?
Who was Saint Valentine?
Saint Valentine, a third-century Christian priest, defied Emperor Claudius II’s ban on marriage by performing secret unions for young couples. His actions led to his arrest and subsequent execution on February 14, 269 AD. Over time, his feast day transformed from a commemoration of martyrdom to a celebration of love and romance.
Pulled off the Path
Last weekend, Sammy and I hiked from Sainte Croix to La Couronne. A trail along the white cliffs that we have walked countless times. Under the blue skies, the waves … Continue reading Pulled off the Path
Amy L. Griffin 