by superadmin | Jul 1, 2016 | Pentecost Meditations, Pilgrimage Blog
Becky McLaughlin St. Mark’s, Moscow The tallest living tree in the world, a California coastal redwood named Hyperion, is nearly 380 ft tall. This is as close to reaching to heaven as any living thing – however no matter how impressive it is, how strong and...
by superadmin | Jun 30, 2016 | Pentecost Meditations, Pilgrimage Blog
Becky McLaughlin St. Mark’s, Moscow We are called by God to be “childlike in our faith”. What does that mean? Stomp and cry when our prayers don’t get answered? Stop talking to God when we don’t like His answer? Ask for things for ourselves only? It means to see...
by superadmin | Jun 29, 2016 | Pentecost Meditations, Pilgrimage Blog
Becky McLaughlin St. Mark’s, Moscow Visiting a new church is a pilgrimage. What do they do that’s different? How did you feel when you visited? Did you learn something new? What can you bring back to your home parish? There are so many parishes within...
by superadmin | Jun 28, 2016 | Pentecost Meditations, Pilgrimage Blog
Becky McLaughlin St. Mark’s, Moscow A pilgrimage can be by oneself, or with a group. I draw strength from my alone time. But I also need to connect consistently with others to strengthen my faith. All of our respective journeys are a continuum; it’s a wonderful...
by superadmin | Jun 27, 2016 | Pentecost Meditations, Pilgrimage Blog
Becky McLaughlin St. Mark’s, Moscow A pilgrimage is a long journey; a journey born out of religious devotion. And ending at a sacred place. Long journeys by nature can sometimes be unpleasant. But the act of discovery can be rewarding. Where will our Diocesan...
