Author Archives: anyushka

Even In Chaos

Posted on March 30, 2018 by anyushka

 

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God, Hear My Prayer…

Posted on March 28, 2018 by anyushka

A poem by Janet Morley. I have lately taken to writing poetry onto prints, as creative prayer or prayerful art… I find it helps. It centres me. I pray in the writing, I pray myself into the writing. It does … Continue reading →

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Blessing of Palms

Posted on March 24, 2018 by anyushka

This blessing can be heard coming from a long way off. This blessing is making its steady way up the road toward you. This blessing blooms in the throats of women, springs from the hearts of men, tumbles out of … Continue reading →

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On The Other Side Of Nothing

Posted on March 23, 2018 by anyushka

“Resurrection is not a metaphor for mere happiness or relief at coming through something difficult. Resurrection is what there is on the other side of nothing. It is the life we had not thought of, and, despite our best efforts, … Continue reading →

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In The Heart Of My Heart

Posted on March 23, 2018 by anyushka

Reflection for Thursday, March 22 (Day 26 of Lent) Not just in my heart but in the secret space it holds. In the heart of my heart. In the place where I am myself. In the space that I protect … Continue reading →

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Arise, My Love

Posted on March 21, 2018 by anyushka
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See, I Am Doing A New Thing…

Posted on March 20, 2018 by anyushka

Blessing the Seed I should tell you at the outset: this blessing will require you to do some work. First you must simply let this blessing fall from your hand, as if it were a small thing you could easily … Continue reading →

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Not Anglican Anymore

Posted on March 17, 2018 by anyushka

How does one leave the Church of England? There’s no ritual for that, no public ceremony to mark this step. So I’m announcing it here: no more. Enough. I do not consider myself Anglican, as of today. I’m letting go … Continue reading →

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Happy International Women’s Day!

Posted on March 8, 2018 by anyushka
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‘Babel’, Cildo Meireles (2001)

Posted on March 7, 2018 by anyushka

A Babelonian tower of radios, from the antique to the newest versions, all switched on and talking/ playing music at the same time. Quite an experience.

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