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…
August 2007 Prayer Letter
Dear family, The last couple of months since we made the decision to join the Word Made Flesh community in Buenos Aires have been, as you can imagine, characterized by a variety of juxtaposed emotions. Our exuberance over our calling is contrasted by painful awareness of the separation from family and friends that awaits us;…
Beggars Society: July 8, 2007: Regional Coordinators
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A Fairy Tale of Sorts
Dear Friends, Will you put up with something a little different, a sort of fairy tale? Good. Here goes. Once upon a time, a girl living in the Land of Sea to Shining Sea received a quest. She enjoyed the adventure of serving her King, so she accepted joyfully. Her quest from the King was…
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Dear Friends, "Tia Beca (Auntie Becca)!" I hear about 100 times every Wednesday in a small sweet voice. I'm usually mashing garlic with a big wooden mallot or cutting veggies in the kitchen. After I look in her direction, she smiles at me and then hides her face. On Wednesdays I spend the day at…
July 2007 Prayer Letter
Recently, we reflected together on gratitude. Daphne read from Gracias! by Henri Nouwen. Here's an excerpt: In many of the families I visited nothing was certain, nothing predictable, nothing totally safe. Maybe there would be food tomorrow, maybe there would be work tomorrow, maybe there would be peace tomorrow. Maybe, maybe not. But whatever is…
July prayer letter
Queridos amigos: Este mes ha tenido muchos matices cosas buenas e Inspiradoras y cosas difìciles y dolorosas para nosotros. Todos los meses ustedes reciben una carta de oraciòn donde compartimos las necesidades y experiencias que vivimos en esta Comunidad de Lima Perú, es la segunda vez que me toca a mi como peruana escribirles una…
Going Back
Dear Friends, As our time in the States comes to a close we have been reflecting on the past eight months. Although the situation with Luke's health was not ideal upon arriving, it has been a time of renewal in so many ways. It has been a blessing to reconnect with friends and spend time…
the easy yoke
June 15, 2007 “The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.” (Psalm 103:6) Dear friend, June 26 is the day I travel to Boston, so depending on when you receive this note, I might be in Eastern Europe, or in New England. It's going to be a quick trip and full of activity,…
June Prayer Letter
Dear Friends, Since I last wrote we have been enjoying the arrival of warm weather, fresh fruit and flowers. In Romania we celebrate May 1st, Labor Day, as the start of summer. We rented a bus and went to a nearby forest where we played games and BBQ'ed. Then, on June 1st, we celebrated the…
Senders Series: Prayer
June 2007 Dear Family and Friends, We are excited to be writing to you again and hope that you have received and enjoyed our previous letter. As we stated in that letter we are now beginning the "Serving as Senders" Series, the series will include six ways in which you can serve. As…