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 home behind the old wooden fence…
May 2008
Dear Friends and Family, By the time you read this, I will be just days away from my May 6 departure to Romania. I am writing to you in the middle of April, unable to believe that the time I have left in the States is so short. It has been good for me to…
Spring Days
April 15, 2008 Dear Friends, The days of April are quickly passing me by. One of my friends has officially declared winter dead, although we did experience some icy mix in Omaha last weekend and just barely survived its death rattle. I have many ideas (fantasies, really) of a lush garden growing in the plot…
May 2008 Prayer Letter
Beloved Friends, Our neighborhood is home to one of Buenos Aires' most famous parks. The National Historical Museum on the grounds houses more than 50,000 artifacts related to Argentina's history up through the 1950's. Each weekend artisan stands and flea market items line the perimeter, drawing thousands of locals and tourists. And while the many…
May Prayer Letter
To our partners in ministry, As some of you know, we have arrived in Buenos Aires and are in the midst of our assimilation into life, ministry and community here. As we reflected on what to share with you all, it became clear that we must address the predominant theme of our lives this…
May 1, 2008
Dear Friends and Family, Thank you so much for your love and support. I count myself as incredibly blessed to have such beautiful people in my life. In lots of churches these days, there is an emphasis on being your best self….releasing your gifts and offering them back to God. This emphasis can range from…
May 2008
Dear friend, I want to apologize for not emailing monthly update letters. It has been very busy here. I will explain more of what I have been up to below. I will try my best to do as promised and update more often. Just after my first prayer letter, our Africa/Europe regional coordinator David Chronic…
May 2008 Prayer Letter
"God always calls. To hear his call and allow that call to guide our action requires discipline in order to prevent ourselves from remaining or becoming spiritually deaf" Henri Nouwen Dear Family and Friends, In the book of 'Luke' we are reminded of the costs of being a follower of Jesus, the costs of…
Beggars Society: April 13, 2008: Obedience: Father Bert Thelen, Elizabeth Day
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April 2008
This year the ministry is taking some exciting steps! It feels as if there has been much simmering beneath the surface and soon we are just gonna burst open!
Andrew Ulasich – Apr. 1, 2008
Dear friends, There is a lot of talk about suffering within Word Made Flesh (WMF). It is one of our Lifestyle Celebrations. We see a God who left his throne, became poor and took on the suffering of humanity. Our calling, as we understand it, is to follow this God into the suffering of the…