Week of Prayer for Christian Unity • January 18-25, 2026
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated annually from January 18-25 by Christian churches around the world. This year’s theme comes from Ephesians 4:4: “There is one body, […]
Entries by Amanda Hackett
Daily Meditation for January 12, 2026
What is your image of God? The way we encounter and view God evolves over time. Perhaps we’ve thought of God as an old man sitting on a cloud. God, […]
A Virtual Conversation: How Does a Black Pastor Today Read Dr. King’s Letter From Birmingham Jail? • Monday, January 19
In partnership with seven other religious institutions, Saint Benedict’s Monastery invites you to join a virtual conversation in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, […]
Daily Meditation for January 9, 2026
“Compassion fatigue” is a familiar phrase these days and a familiar feeling for some of us. It is the weariness that comes from hearing every day of sorrows and tragedies […]
Daily Meditation for January 8, 2026
Bruce carefully chose his wall calendar for 2026. The photos of mountain areas in Wyoming held his attention. Was it due to being a different world than his usual environment? […]
Daily Meditation for January 7, 2026
Mother Earth, Father Time. We like to ascribe human characteristics to elements in our lives. At recent New Year’s celebrations, we may have seen human depictions of Father Time reminding […]
Daily Meditation for January 6, 2026
A new year brings anticipation and possibilities — albeit alongside some worries and fears. Mostly, people tend to have high hopes, envisioning another chance and time to begin afresh. However, […]
Daily Meditation for January 5, 2026
This past Sunday, we heard how the Magi sought and recognized God’s presence amongst them. And during the Christmas season, we celebrated the coming of Emmanuel, who became human and […]
Daily Meditation for January 2, 2026
Giving and receiving are two sides of the same coin. One neighbor carries a bag filled with apples freshly picked over to the neighbors’ homes as a gesture of good […]
Daily Meditation for January 1, 2026
The night wind asked the little lamb: “Do you see what I see?” The little lamb, in turn, asked the shepherd boy: “Do you hear what I hear?” Off to […]
