Advent Day 19 Dec20

Advent Day 19

A photo taken on the mountains above ancient Ephesus. S and the boys, weary and wet from rain, waited in the car while I sought out what we thought was a cross atop the mountain peak. Turns out, an unthinking text I sent her on the way is worth further reflection: “Going to cross,...

Two Havens Dec20

Two Havens

There are some who believe the world will end on December 21, 2012.  That’s tomorrow. It’s based on what appears to be the end of the ancient Mayan calendar. There are many, of course — like us — who don’t give much credence to Mayan prophets and their...