They shall still increase in a fruitful old age: and shall be well treated.   —Psalm 92:14 DRB It was created in 1960 — the cherished Zoo Key at the Philadelphia Zoo. Insert the Key into one of the "storyboxes" stationed in front of an exhibit or habitat and an audio recording provided fascinating facts about the creature in front of you. In 2007, the Zoo retired these keys, but recently they have been brought back by popular demand. This vintage metal Key in the picture belongs to my...

Shine like lights in the world as you hold on to the word of life. —Philippians 2:15-16 DRB PRAY   to quiet your heart READ  the reflection below IMMERSE  yourself within the picture SELECT a word or phrase to repeat MARK down your grace-filled insight The Mount of Olives is believed to have once been a grove of olive trees. These trees stood by Jesus throughout his ministry: when He was teaching, when He was heading to Jerusalem to be hailed as King, when He was betrayed, and...

And they crucified Him. —Mark 15:24 RSV The below hymn was recorded on Wednesday evening at a Tenebrae service. The recording is not flawless — in fact the first verse is missing — and yet I have listened over and over because of the message. We are not perfect, really quite messy with our personal issues and life challenges. And yet — JESUS! His love covers, acquits, and meets us in our frailty. From there, we can meet others with His loving message. Who was the guilty? Who brought this...