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
Board Members' Prayer
Our board of directors prayed this prayer together as we met over the weekend. Board member, Kyle Schroeder, sent the prayer to us via e-mail since he was unable to make this weekend’s meeting. We missed his presence greatly. A bit of trivia: This was the first board meeting Kyle has missed since he joined…
The Cry Vol 15 No 1.2
Meditations about obedience By Vali Archip I find it difficult to write about obedience because each time I reflect upon it, I bring myself into a position I don’t want to be in. It is painful to be in a position where my egoism is revealed and in which I am asked to crucify my…
The Cry Vol 15 No 1.3
The ark of obedience By Robin Hanging on the chapel walls at Casa “La Vale” (“Valley” House) are nine small paintings, each reflecting one of the nine Lifestyle Celebrations of WMF. Each month, a different Lifestyle Celebration guides our morning chapel times. During the month of October when we celebrated obedience, I often positioned myself…
The Cry Vol 15 No 1.4
The call to be with By Sarah Out on the streets, we say (the words ring loudly into my innermost being), “Care for your bodies, spirits and minds …” and before we can finish, A little boy speaks up with a grin, “Because you are worth it, because you are God’s beloved!” The phrase bumps…
The Cry Vol 15 No 1.5
Remembering: Finding my way By Marcia The stretch of street from my little house in Omaha to the WMF office where I work is almost 1.5 miles, or 28 minutes walking. As the seasons change, so do my walking clothes. In August, my feet are snug in my sandals, and I continue to sweat at…
The Cry Vol 15 No 1.6
Leaning By Paul Rase In our local community here in Galati, Romania, we take turns each week focusing on and sharing about one of our WMF Lifestyle Celebrations. Recently, I had the opportunity to share in our morning devotion time about obedience. You have certainly heard this before, but much thought and reflection have gone…
Board meeting time!
The WMF USA board of directors convenes in Omaha, Nebraska April 23-25. Two WMF staff members will be commissioned during this time as well. Please pray for our time together — for the board members who will be making decisions for the community, and for the staff who will be attending. These are very special…
WMF in Canada
Mark Petersen hosted a gathering in Toronto, Canada, to announce the registration process of a WMF Canadian charity. We hope to formalize the charity by the end of 2009. More news to come!
Fast Day Prayer
For April 15, 2009 This prayer is from St. Ignatius of Loyola Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to…
May Prayer Letter
April 15, 2009 “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven…” Ecclesiastes 3:1 Hello dear family & friends, We have just come to the end of holy week here in South America which is always a highly celebrated and beautiful experience. This year was no exception. I hope it…