Tag Archives: Spirituality

Embracing a Spirit of Thanksgiving all through the year

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Robin Dillon

I have enjoyed reading my friends’ facebook statuses over the last few weeks. Many have been writing about the things and persons for whom they are thankful, and it has been neat to see people espouse an attitude of gratitude. … Continue reading →

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Three Palmfuls of God

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Robin Dillon

For my Liturgical Prayer class, one of our assignments in the upcoming week is to do morning and evening prayers in the Celtic tradition, taken from Esther DeWaal’s book Every Earthly Blessing: Rediscovering the Celtic Tradition. I read through some … Continue reading →

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A God who is both near and far …

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Robin Dillon

I took a convertible ride around 10:00 last night. Although it was a bit brisk, I wore a jacket and put the windows up with the heat on. I just needed to be out in the open air, with the … Continue reading →

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The Question of Prayer and other Random Ramblings

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Robin Dillon

Since I started my blog in February this is the longest I have gone without posting something. Quite honestly in the last two weeks I have written, discarded, rewritten and tossed several potential posts. These writings have helped me process … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Friends

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Robin Dillon

In the image and likeness of God, human beings are formed to be in a loving relationship with their Creator and with one another. These relationships are not meant to be static, but dynamic, as humans are always searching and … Continue reading →

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Georgia Harkness, 1891 – 1974

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Robin Dillon

I went to the library today and checked out several books by and about Georgia Harkness. Although I knew a little about her life and work, as the recipient of a scholarship bearing her name, I wanted to learn more. … Continue reading →

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More meditative coloring

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Robin Dillon

This will be a very brief post because I DO actually have to get some work done!! This is another mandala I colored yesterday. After I spent time coloring, reflecting and praying, I did a google search on “meditative coloring” … Continue reading →

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Meditative Coloring

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Robin Dillon

Summer is officially here for me and I must admit that I feel like a child anticipating the freedom of summer vacation. The last few weeks have been quite hectic with the end of the year “push” to get assignments … Continue reading →

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The Good Shepherd

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Robin Dillon

This week’s lectionary readings focus on The Good Shepherd. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1 NRSV). “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep … I am the … Continue reading →

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Longing

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Robin Dillon

It has been a whole week since I have posted something here. I had been in the habit of blogging more regularly, but then somehow the “busy”ness of life snuck up on me. Since my return from Indiana last Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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