Art, Crucifixion, Good Friday, Grief, Holy Week

Four Paintings of the Crucifixion, #2

Crucifixion – Pierre Paul Prud’hon, 1822 Background. Painted after the death of his student and lover, Constance Mayer, Prud’hon captures … Continue reading Four Paintings of the Crucifixion, #2

Grief, Incarnation, People Stories, Reflections, Sermons

Happy Birthday to Musings and Wonderment

This is an invitation for new readers to consider following my blog. Here are four samples of posts from the first year of Musings and Wonderment” Continue reading Happy Birthday to Musings and Wonderment

Grief, Poetry

For a Grieving Widow

for Barbara, Marilyn and Nancy When he died grief pierced my sidelike one marked by the stigmata of Christ. Tears … Continue reading For a Grieving Widow

dying, Grief

A Prayer for Waiting

For those who watch as a loved one declines toward death. Our times are in your hands, O Lordour good … Continue reading A Prayer for Waiting

Grief, People Stories, Reflections, Stories

Does Brad Miss His Family in Heaven?

In memory of my brother, Brad Weber, 1956 – 2017 “Do you think Brad misses his family in heaven?” This … Continue reading Does Brad Miss His Family in Heaven?

Funerals, Grief, prayer

A Prayer for a Repast

For Barbara’s three children Gracious God,As we gather to share a meal and memories,we thank you for one last gift … Continue reading A Prayer for a Repast