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Word Made Flesh is a contemplative community. One of the ways that we contemplate what God is doing in the world and in our lives is through the reflection articles that we write. We invite you to read, learn, and celebrate with us.

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The Cry for Submission: Letter from the Editor by Emily Fales

Submission is a word that provokes significant discomfort for me. When I first saw that this was one of our lifestyle celebrations, ...

Many Reasons to Celebrate!

December 1, 2007

Dear Beloved Friends, Greetings once again from Kathmandu.  As the holiday season quickly approaches our preparations here are already under way.  This Christmas season promises to be a very special one for our community with the addition of so many new members among us this year! First it was baby Mukti, who came to us…

Christmas Prayer Letter

December 1, 2007

Merry Christmas!! As we prepare to go to Buenos Aires, reflecting on Christ's birth has special meaning for us. Many of you know that the community that we are joining in Argentina is called Word Made Flesh. The name itself celebrates the unfathomable mystery of the incarnation-that the Maker of all things took on the…

December 2007 Prayer Letter

December 1, 2007

Dear prayer and ministry partners, It is amazing to think that this year is coming to a close and that four months from now our family will have been in Buenos Aires 3 years! Also, it is hard to believe that Amani will be a 1 year old on December 5. She already has 6…

The A-Team

December 1, 2007

11/14/07 Dear Friends, There is a cat named Vivan that lives at my building. At first I was afraid of her because she had no collar and a high possibility of carrying nasty cat diseases. Plus, she was overly friendly. But then the nice man who lives below us explained that Vivian is their cat…

December Prayer Letter

December 1, 2007

December 15, 2007   To the People We Love,  There is a built-in praxis of reflection in our community because of the opportunities we have to write for The Cry, but also because in WMF we are asked to periodically send out update and prayer letters. During this sabbatical year, I know Phileena and I haven't…

2007-12-01

December 1, 2007

      Dearest Friends,     As the end of the year approaches, we always take time to look back and see how God has been moving in our own lives and in that of our community here in Rio de Janeiro. This has been an incredible year for many of our projects and…

Emmanuel

December 1, 2007

December 2007 Dear praying friends, I can hardly believe the end of the year is in sight.  But it's true.  And with the New Year come new challenges, joys, sorrows and a journey with many unknowns along the way. Although Christmas is supposed to be a season of joy, for many it is often a…

Cami Sigler – Nov. 15, 2007

November 15, 2007

Dear Family and Friends, Greetings of love, joy, and hope to you. I hope you are permeated with the peace and grace of God’s love in Jesus as we enter the holiday season. Life has been a whirlwind of activity since returning to Freetown after having the opportunity to spend precious last moments with my…

Merry Christmas

November 15, 2007

Dear Friends, I want to thank you for your prayers over the past few weeks. As you know, I traveled with a small team to the Republic of Moldova. John, April and I visited a number of organizations working in various capacities to help at-risk children and young women. We had a busy week, but…

11-13-2007

November 13, 2007

If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain. –Emily Dickinson   I realize that it's been over two months since you've heard…