Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God

# 166 - Presence in Kids to the Rescue 16.06.2018 6:22 ↓

My students and I help a motorist in great need...

# 165 - Presence in the World Cup 2018 Beginning 15.06.2018 9:23 ↓

It's here - the greatest month of a four year period!

# 164 - Presence in Social Dance & a Funny Moment 14.06.2018 9:55 ↓

It was Day Three of Summer Gym and a great time for experiencing God's Presence in two moments.

# 163 - Presence in Vehicle 4 Change 13.06.2018 7:08 ↓

It's Day 2 of Summer Gym and I experience God in the community around a special group we had with us today.

# 162 - Presence in Summer Gym 12.06.2018 8:52 ↓

It begins - my biggest project of the summer... And God is in the midst of it!

# 161 - Presence in TTFN Dawn. 11.06.2018 8:16 ↓

Dawn, a dear person and friend died this morning after being hit by a truck while crossing the street. I spoke about her 50th bday in episode #132. I will miss her, yet I know she is with God in eternity. Pray for her Mom Pam, Dad Tom and her partner Matt.

# 160 - Presence in the Tree that I See 10.06.2018 11:12 ↓

This afternoon as I sat and prayed on my porch I noticed birds flying in and out of a tree that I could see. God is present in the community of birds living in this tree.

# 159 - Presence in the Details 09.06.2018 9:52 ↓

I end the school year by cleaning my classroom and begin the final stage of preparing for the Summer Gym program starting Monday. God is in the details upon which I focused in both of these tasks.

# 158 - Presence in 3 Stories 08.06.2018 10:49 ↓

I participated in 3 stories today - saying goodbye to wise, beloved colleagues, telling new teachers what to expect in our Summer Gym program and in "Solo: A Star Wars Story" (no spoilers)

# 157 - Presence in Grading with a Purple Pen 07.06.2018 13:33 ↓

As a sat outside and graded finals I used a purple pen and remembered my high school English teacher, mentor and friend JR Friss.

# 156 - Presence in a "Neighborhood" Event 06.06.2018 11:04 ↓

A new local site of an international hotel chain had a "Neighborhood" event today and I got to watch my daughter dance at it.

# 155 - Presence in my Local Library 05.06.2018 7:35 ↓

I have some time to spend and I feel deep gratitude as I sit and work in my Local library.

# 154 - Presence in Meditating After Receiving Eucharist 04.06.2018 9:03 ↓

It was the celebration of the Body and Blood of Christ today and I felt God's Presence as I meditated during mass.

# 153 - Presence in the Commencement Speeches 03.06.2018 12:01 ↓

Our Class of 2018 graduated today. So much grace was in the ceremony and those participating in it. Two speakers particularly stood out...

# 152 - Presence in RJ & The Eleven 02.06.2018 11:01 ↓

Last day of teaching for SY 2017-2018 and I experience God in my Freshmen moving up and in Seniors moving out...

# 151 - Presence in 2 Naps 01.06.2018 8:12 ↓

Whew! Full days! Sometimes I feel God near in the luxury of a nap or two.

# 150 - Presence in What's Good About My School 31.05.2018 12:34 ↓

Two God Presence Moments today which illustrate what's good about where I teach.

# 149 - Presence in the Kingdom of God 30.05.2018 9:47 ↓

I do the dishes and a couple of things lead me to think about the Kingdom of God and how central it is to my faith.

# 148 - Presence on a Mundane Memorial Day 29.05.2018 6:03 ↓

It was a holiday and I spent it working hard to finish everything up for the school year which ends soon.

# 147 - Presence in Cleaning up Passwords and Grilling 28.05.2018 11:45 ↓

It's a holiday weekend, so I catch a break from schoolwork today. So I do a long overdue task and also one that I like doing - grilling out!

# 146 - Presence in Graduation Day! 27.05.2018 8:38 ↓

I celebrate my nephew's graduation and ponder other graduations on the near and far horizons.

# 145 - Presence in Hero for a Day 26.05.2018 10:28 ↓

My school has a field day type of activity for 9th and 10th graders in the afternoon. I experience God's Presence in the fun and play on a beautiful Spring day.

# 144 - Presence in a Kabbalistic Vowel Chant 25.05.2018 7:12 ↓

I use the Insight Timer during my morning meditation time and am surprised by the bodily resonance of a very simple chant/mantra.

# 143 - Presence in Saying Goodbye to my MG Seniors 24.05.2018 8:50 ↓

It was the last day for the five seniors in my Mentor Group and we said goodbye with words, cards and symbolic gifts.

# 142 - Presence as a Planetary Pilgrim 23.05.2018 11:44 ↓

I reflect on the work and prayers of the late FR. Edward Hays as I ponder what it means to be a Planetary Pilgrim.