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.
The Cry for Submission: Letter from the Editor by Emily Fales
FIELD UPDATE PHASE II
Dear Friends and Family, This first phase in Thailand was very much about learning, listening to God and situating ourselves to be ready and prepared to respond to the needs God shows us. It is so exciting to be writing not about language or moving but about beginning and feeling like we actually have some…
FIELD UPDATE PHASE II
Dear Friends and Family, This first phase in Thailand was very much about learning, listening to God and situating ourselves to be ready and prepared to respond to the needs God shows us. It is so exciting to be writing not about language or moving but about beginning and feeling like we actually have some…
Discovering the Gift of Our True Self
The recognition of our true self, in the divine image, is then a recognition of the fact that we are known and loved by God. (Thomas Merton, The New Man) Dear Friends, As I write to you Chris and I are preparing to visit WMF communities in Argentina and Brazil. It’s been a few years…
Discovering the Gift of Our True Self
The recognition of our true self, in the divine image, is then a recognition of the fact that we are known and loved by God. (Thomas Merton, The New Man) Dear Friends, As I write to you Chris and I are preparing to visit WMF communities in Argentina and Brazil. It’s been…
September Prayer Letter
September 2009 Believe that Jesus is the Messiah so that by believing you may have life in Jesus’ Name. John 20:31 Dear people, I love reading staff prayer letters. It is a way for me to learn about WMF around the world, to personally connect with the WMF staff member and to remember to pray…
September 2009 Prayer Letter
September 2009 Dear Friends, I have another short letter this month as Ana and I are in the midst of all that busyness I mentioned last month. The summer program is humming right along, lots of staff members are off on vacation, and our camp preparations are well under way. Of course, by the time…
Fast Day prayer – Romero
When we say “for the poor,” we do not take sides with one social class, please note. What we do, according to Puebla, is invite all social classes, rich and poor without distinction, saying to everyone: Let us take seriously the cause of the poor as though it were our own – indeed, as what…
September 2009
Dear Friends and Family, R. has been coming to our day center for about six months and is one of the children with whom I have had the privilege of spending a lot of time recently. He will be a third grader this fall and is full of wonder and curiosity as he experiences each…
WMF Omaha hosting breakdance
We’re having a dance party! Say goodbye to summer with us, DJ Uppercase, and breakdancing friends of WMF. Super laid back, come as you are and have some fun! All proceeds benefit Word Made Flesh! Hope we see you there! Price: $5.00 Date: Friday, August 28 Time: 8:00pm-midnight Address: 1013 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE