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Laura Sorrells commented on Laura Sorrells's blog post Easter Vigils at Holy Spirit

"John, thank you. That makes me happy. This past Easter at the monastery was quieter and softer, in a sense, but no less beautiful."

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John D. Cox commented on Alexandra Fraser's blog post Prayers for Donna & Her Family

"When I read Alexandra's message, I was thinking about what I could type that would be helpful to those closest to David's mother, Donna. I thought that there was nothing much that I could say that would be helpful except that those…"

7 hours ago

Alexandra Fraser commented on Laura Sorrells's blog post Nothing is not You

"Touching and stirring, Laura, thank you."

7 hours ago

John D. Cox posted a blog post

Our Journeys' Steps and Stops

Steps To and Upon Our CrossesMarch 4, 2013 During meditation today, I see Jesus.I’m not anticipating nor expecting him.That’s not really true because I have beenAsking for his companionship and his voice.I’m walking along alone and then, there he isPlainer than day, walking with me. The thought comes to me that we each have to walkThe last few steps to and upon our crosses alone.I stop walking and Jesus turns around and walksBackwards, his eyes burning into mine.My eyes distort his image…See More

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John D. Cox commented on Laura Sorrells's blog post Easter Vigils at Holy Spirit

"After reading your blogs, Laura, I search for the "like" button that's not there. For you see, I like the medley of words every time you post your soul here."

8 hours ago

Robert Perry commented on Alexandra Fraser's blog post Prayers for Donna & Her Family

"The thing that stands out about Donna in my mind is her sweetness. She was an innately sweet, good-natured person, and people responded to that. Everyone knew there wasn't something fully adult about Donna, but there was a natural caring and an…"

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David Sunfellow commented on Alexandra Fraser's blog post Prayers for Donna & Her Family

"Thanks for posting this, Alexandra. <3 For those of you who may not know, Alexandra also played a major role in my mother's life, showering her with love and affection. Alexandra has also been my main support through ups and downs with my…"

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Alexandra Fraser posted a blog post

Prayers for Donna & Her Family

My boyfriend David’s mother, Donna, shed her body on Sunday, her spirit now free. My heartfelt love and prayers are with Donna, David and their family, as they go through this tender time.Love has many faces. I learned a lot about this as I watched David care for his mother, helping her create the intricate facets of a beautiful life in Sedona that brought her a great sense of happiness and belonging. I also learned a lot about a very generous kind love from Donna. Her sweet devotion to her…See More

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Laura Sorrells posted a blog post

Easter Vigils at Holy Spirit

The dark slope of lawn did not catch, did not need to catch the yellow light of the full Easter moon or the orange glow of the pinwheel sparks ascending skyward from the little pyramid of lumber smolder on the grass. Things were already burning when I got there. The peaks of monks' hoods seemed to hold all the secret energy of the world. The candle they lit for me singed my knuckles with its crooked tumble of white wax. I didn't give it room enough above the sphere of paper and it became a…See More

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Laura Sorrells commented on Laura Sorrells's blog post Nothing is not You

"Thank you. they're tall weeds for me at this point. "

May 15

Oscar Senn commented on Laura Sorrells's blog post Nothing is not You

""the lord of gorgeous little weeds" – now I know why my back yard is such a jungle. Seriously, though, your poetry touches something mysterious and alive."

May 15

Laura Sorrells commented on Laura Sorrells's blog post Nothing is not You

"You're welcome. Glad this made you smile. "

May 14