Word and Wonder: A Meditation for February 7th
“Jesus was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them.” (Mark 9:2-3)
The Transfiguration is one of those moments in Scripture that leaves us in awe. Peter, James, and John witness Jesus in radiant glory, standing with Moses and Elijah, the Law and the Prophets embodied. The dazzling light reveals what has always been true: Jesus is the Beloved, fulfilling God’s promises. But instead of staying on the mountaintop, Jesus leads them back down into the world, toward suffering, the cross, and resurrection.
How often do we long to remain in our mountaintop moments? Like Peter, we want to build dwellings and stay where God’s presence feels clear and powerful. But faith calls us to walk both the heights and the valleys, trusting that Christ’s glory is not just found in radiant light but also in the road that leads to the cross—and beyond it, to new life.
As we reflect on this passage, may we open our hearts to Christ’s transforming presence, not only in moments of wonder but also in the everyday struggles of life. Let us listen to the Beloved Son and follow where he leads.
A Prayer for the Feast of the Transfiguration (BCP, p. 243):
O God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with you, O Father, and you, O Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Word & Witness – February 6th
“Who do you say that I am?” (Mark 8:29)
Jesus’ question to His disciples is more than a test of knowledge; it is a call to commitment. Peter gives the right answer, “You are the Messiah”, but he does not yet grasp what that truly means. The Messiah will suffer, be rejected, and die before rising again. This is not the triumphant ruler Peter expected. It is a hard word to hear.
Following Jesus is not about power or comfort. It is about the cross. It is about losing our lives so that we might truly find them. It is about seeing not with human eyes but with the vision of God. When Jesus calls us to take up our cross, He is not asking us to seek suffering but to give ourselves fully to the way of love, no matter the cost.
What does it mean for you today to answer Jesus’ question? Who is He to you, not just in words but in the way you live?
Let us pray:
“O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.” (BCP, Collect for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany)

Word & Sight – Meditation for February 5th
“Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)
In today’s Gospel, Mark 8:11-26, Jesus encounters skepticism and desperate hope. The Pharisees demand a sign, testing Him, but He refuses, knowing that no miracle will satisfy hardened hearts. Later, in the boat, the disciples misunderstand His warning about the “yeast of the Pharisees,” still struggling to see beyond the material world. Finally, in Bethsaida, Jesus heals a blind man, not instantly, but in stages, showing that spiritual sight, like faith, is often a journey, not an immediate revelation.
How often do we, like the Pharisees, seek proof before trusting God? How often do we, like the disciples, fail to recognize Christ’s presence in our lives? And yet, Jesus does not abandon us in our blindness, He patiently leads us, sometimes step by step, until we can see clearly.
A Prayer for Guidance (Book of Common Prayer, p. 832):
“O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light riseth up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what thou wouldest have us to do, that the Spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices, and that in thy light we may see light; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
May we have the courage to trust, even when we cannot see, and the patience to allow God to open our eyes in His time.

Daily Meditation: The Bread of Compassion – February 4th
“In those days when there was again a great crowd without anything to eat, he called his disciples and said to them, ‘I have compassion for the crowd…’” (Mark 8:1-2)
Jesus sees the hunger of the people, not just their physical hunger, but their deep need for nourishment, care, and grace. He does not turn them away. Instead, he takes what little is available, blesses it, and multiplies it. Seven loaves and a few fish become a feast. Everyone eats. Everyone is satisfied. And there is more left over than when they began.
How often do we feel like we don’t have enough, enough time, enough energy, enough love? Yet Christ calls us to trust that what we have when placed in his hands, is more than enough. We are invited to bring our offerings, no matter how small, so that God may work through them. The miracle is not just in the abundance of bread but in God’s mercy and compassion.
Let today be a reminder: Christ sees your hunger. Christ has compassion for you. And in him, there is always more than enough.
A Prayer for Today (from the Book of Common Prayer, p. 826):
O God, your unfailing providence sustains the world we live in and the life we live: Watch over those, both night and day, who work while others sleep, and grant that we may never forget that our common life depends upon each other’s toil; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Opened Hearts, Opened Ears: February 3rd
“He has done everything well; he even makes the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.” — Mark 7:37
In today’s Gospel (Mark 7:24-37), Jesus meets a Syrophoenician woman who pleads for her daughter’s healing. At first, he seems to refuse, but her persistent faith moves him to act. Then, in another moment of healing, Jesus restores a deaf man’s hearing and speech. These encounters remind us that God’s grace often meets us in unexpected places—crossing boundaries, answering prayers, and making all things new.
How often do we feel unworthy of God’s attention, like an outsider looking in? Yet, the Syrophoenician woman shows us that bold faith matters. The man healed of deafness reminds us that Jesus opens not only ears but also hearts to his mercy. In both cases, healing is not just physical but a restoration to wholeness and belonging.
Let us pray:
“Heavenly Father, look with compassion upon the people in this land who live with injustice, terror, disease, and death as their constant companions. Have mercy upon us. Help us to eliminate cruelty wherever it is found. Strengthen those who seek equality for all. Grant that every one of us may enjoy a fair portion of the riches of this land; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” (BCP, Prayer for the Oppressed)

The Word Made Flesh – February 2nd: The Feast of the Presentation
“A light to enlighten the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”– Luke 2:32
Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation, also known as Candlemas. Forty days after Christmas, Mary and Joseph bring the infant Jesus to the Temple, fulfilling the law of Moses. There, they encounter Simeon and Anna—two faithful servants who have waited their whole lives for this moment. Simeon, filled with the Holy Spirit, proclaims that Jesus is “a light to enlighten the nations.”
This feast reminds us that Christ, the Word made flesh, is not only for one people but for the whole world. The light of Christ shines in the darkness, calling us to see, to trust, and to follow. Just as Mary and Joseph made their offering in the Temple, we are invited to offer ourselves—our joys, burdens, and hopes—into God’s hands, trusting in the promise of redemption.
Let us pray:
Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (BCP, Collect for the Presentation)

The Good Samaritan – A Meditation for February 1st
“Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation…” (BCP, p. 215)
The parable of the Good Samaritan challenges us to see beyond boundaries and assumptions, calling us to a radical kind of love. The Samaritan didn’t stop to ask if the wounded man on the road was friend or foe. He didn’t weigh whether the risk was worth it. He simply saw someone in need and acted with compassion.
How often do we hesitate? Do we tell ourselves that someone else will help? That we don’t have the time, the resources, the energy? But Jesus makes it clear—love is not a theory or a feeling. It is action. It is showing mercy. It is stopping on the road and caring for the wounded, even when it’s inconvenient.
As we move into February, a month often associated with love, let’s remember that true love is not just about words—it’s about what we do. Who is waiting for you to show them mercy today?

January 2025
Solitude with God – Meditation for January 31st
“For God alone, my soul in silence waits; from him comes my salvation.” – Psalm 62:1
In a world that constantly demands our attention, solitude with God is not loneliness but an invitation into deeper communion. When we withdraw from the noise, even briefly, we create space for God to speak, heal, and restore. Solitude with God is where we hear the still, small voice reminding us that we are loved, seen, and never truly alone.
Take a moment today to step away from the rush, whether in silent prayer, a quiet walk, or simply breathing deeply in God’s presence. Let your soul rest in the stillness.
A Prayer for Guidance (BCP, p. 832):
“Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with thy most gracious favor, and further us with thy continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally, by thy mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

Sanctuary – Meditation for January 30th
“O God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and confidence shall be our strength: By the might of thy Spirit lift us, we pray thee, to thy presence, where we may be still and know that thou art God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” (BCP, p. 832)
In the middle of winter’s quiet hush, we are invited to seek sanctuary, not just in the walls of a church, but in the stillness of our own hearts. Sanctuary is more than a place; it is a space where we meet the Holy, where we breathe deeply and rest in the love of God.
This time of year, when the world is wrapped in frost and silence, reminds us of the sacred invitation to pause. To step away from the rush. To listen. In quietness and confidence, we find our strength, not in striving, but in surrendering to the peace that God freely gives.
Where do you find sanctuary today? Perhaps in the glow of a candle, the warmth of a prayer, or the simple act of being fully present in the moment. Wherever you are, may you find rest in God’s abiding presence.

The Word: Meditation for January 29th
“Remember your word to your servant, because you have given me hope.” — Psalm 119:49
In times of uncertainty, we hold fast to God’s word, trusting in the promises that sustain us. The psalmist reminds us that God’s word is a command and a source of comfort, hope, and renewal. When we feel lost or weary, we can revert to the living word that speaks truth, mercy, and grace.
As we meditate today, let us pray:
“Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 236)
May we trust God’s word today, allowing it to shape our hearts and guide our steps.

Waiting | Meditation for January 28th
“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (Psalm 27:14)
As we navigate the start of a new week, let us reflect on the beauty of waiting, not as a passive act, but as a time of trust and preparation. Waiting can be a spiritual discipline, a moment to pause, breathe, and listen for God’s guidance.
Let us pray:
“O God, whose days are without end, and whose mercies cannot be numbered: Make us, we pray, deeply aware of the brevity and uncertainty of life; and let your Holy Spirit lead us in holiness and righteousness all our days; that, when we shall have served you in our generation, we may be gathered to our ancestors, having the testimony of a good conscience; in the communion of your holy Church, in the confidence of a certain faith, in the comfort of a religious and holy hope, in favor with you our God, and in perfect charity with the world. All this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” (BCP, Burial Office)
How are you waiting on the Lord today? Share your thoughts below.

Meditation for January 27th: Nations and Kings
“Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.” – Isaiah 60:3
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer)
The light of Christ is not just for us, it is for the world. Isaiah’s words remind us of the far-reaching impact of God’s glory, a radiant light that it draws entire nations and even kings to its brightness. Today, let us reflect on how to carry that light into the world around us.
How might our actions, words, or prayers reveal God’s love to someone in need? Where might we be called to share His light and hope?
May we remember that the light we carry is not of our own making, it is a gift of God, shining through us to bring healing, peace, and joy to others.
