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
The Body
September 14, 2009 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one…
On the Side of Hope
The dean of Duke Divinity School sent Jason Byassee to WMF in Omaha earlier this year to interview Chris and meet our community. Duke is featuring articles on “Faith and Leadership” and this month they’ve featured WMF. You can review the article here.
Audio and Video Posted from Beggars Society: John O'Keefe
Sunday, October 11, 2009 7:00pm – 9:00pm Word Made Flesh 1011 Leavenworth St., Omaha Video Audio Beggars Society is the monthly advocacy meeting of Word Made Flesh. It is a public forum that gathers together people in the city seeking God’s heart for the poor. Enter into a conversation about simplicity, the environment and the…
October Prayer Letter
October 2009 Dear people I want to share one of Mother Teresa’s prayers with you all this month. I hope it can cause thought and reflection in your own mind and heart. Dear Jesus, help us to spread Your fragrance everywhere we go. Flood our souls with Your spirit and life. Penetrate…
October 2009
Dearest Friends, THANK YOU! For your generosity, prayers, kindness and support on behalf of our family. We have been so humbled by the Lord’s goodness in providing for our every need. The twins were born at full-term, and perfectly healthy, despite all the odds. The Lord has been so faithful! And now, since the twin’s…
October 2009 Prayer Letter
October 2009 Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your prayers during our time at camp. We had a great week. With a few last second changes we ended up being 26 children and 12 adults for the week. We went to the same location in the mountains where we have been for the last…
October 2009
The compassionate life could be described as a life patiently lived with others -Henri Nouwen Dear Friends, Patience is required for life in Bolivia. I have to practice patience in soliciting a 1 year visa, in waiting for transportation on a daily basis, at the hospital, in cooking in the altitude, in being present with…
Oct 1: World Vision’s Day of Prayer and Action
October 1 marks the beginning of the federal government’s fiscal year, and that day World Vision is hosting a Day of Prayer and Action to let our elected leaders know that we are praying for them. Please pray: For children and families affected by global poverty, injustice, and human suffering For wisdom and strength for…
WMF Canada Update
We just received official confirmation of charitable registration for Word Made Flesh Canada! Stay tuned for more details.
The Cry Vol 15 No 3.1
Insight Series: New friars or new monasticism? A theological reading of the signs of the times By Tom Kelly The Insight Series features guest writers who have influenced the philosophical identity of WMF. These theologians, scholars, writers and practitioners have had a role in shaping the vision of WMF. In this issue, Tom Kelly reflects…