Entries by Mary Pandiani

New Year’s

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Instead of making resolutions this New Year’s, Mary Pandiani shares setting a word of intention might be a way to listen to God.

Advent Day 25

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Advent Day 25. Today is the first day of winter also known as the Winter Solstice. Mary Pandiani offers a third name for today, Blue Christmas, and shares how grieving during Advent has a special day of remembrance. Here is Mary’s reflection on grieving during Advent.

Fourth Week of Advent

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Waiting for you today, Advent Day 22, as we light the fourth candle in the Advent wreath, Selah Center Executive Director Mary Pandiani reflects on the Emanuel Story.

Advent Day 7

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Day 7 of Advent. Selah Center’s Executive Director, Mary Pandiani, gives an overview of the contemplative life and how Selah Center supports that lifestyle.

Advent Day 2

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On this second day of Advent, Mary Pandiani offers a blessing in the chaos of the hustle and bustle of preparing for Christmas. Mary suggests a different way. A more contemplative way.

Hosanna

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  I will wave palm branches today. Yes, I know they will be burned tomorrow; I know my praise will turn to betrayal. My hope will vanish into terror. I […]

I Call You Friend

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Sirach is right.  Absolutely right.  A faithful friend is a “sturdy shelter.”  A faithful friend is a “life-saving remedy.”A faithful friend is “beyond price.”  And so, my friend, I say […]