The Wild Reed

I f you want to believe that what your physical eyes can see is all that’s there, then fine, you can. Stay in that small fraction of percep...

N ight is gathering around you now, drawing a veil between your spirit and the noise of the world. May this darkness become a place of r...

By Marianne Williamson D ear God, On this holy day May new Light appear. We surrender our hearts as womb and manger, Divine Child re...

G od of all wisdom, when I can do nothing to heal or improve a regrettable stituation, comfort me with your simple presence . I know your...

Following is my adaptation of one of Julia Cameron ’s “heart steps.” I open my mind and heart to guidance from the Beloved One . I am op...

By Steven Charleston L isten to the wind. It has something to tell you. Whether it is as quiet as the current That lifts the hawk to c...

C hange me, Divine Beloved, into One who is freed from the illusion of time. Protect me from the toxic views this culture holds about age...

– Art: Riccardo Martinelli Here’s another excerpt from Julia Cameron’s book Transitions: Prayers and Declarations for a Changing Life . L...

D orothy, our sister and comrade at the table of Jesus of Nazareth, when we are confronted by the insecurities and shallowness of those bot...

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– Source See also the previous Wild Reed posts: • In the Midst of the “Great Unraveling,” a Visit to the Prayer Tree • A Prayer for To...

Since 2009 I’ve shared at this time of year at The Wild Reed a series of what I call “Queer Appreciation” posts. Each series is compri...

I dedicate this post to all who are struggling to let go of things in their lives that are holding them back and keeping them down. I also...

Earlier this evening I had the honor of leading the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet ’s monthly “Signs of the Times” prayer service at C...

– Art: Vicki Shuck Today is World Day of Peace , and in celebrating it at Spirit Catholic Community yesterday a special prayer was shar...

I turn 58 today, and as has been the tradition at The Wild Reed , I mark the occasion of my birthday by sharing a song, prayer and/or refle...