Happy Valentine's Day! An invitation to remember the loves of our lives whether they are family members or friends.
What To Do with Old Love Letters: A Valentine’s Post
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A Lifetime of Service with Ged Youngman
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss  Welcome to Loving the Imperfect Podcast, a show for seekers of deeper contemplation. I'm Brianne Turczynski. For 10 years, I've been studying offerings from holy teachers and holy texts. I'm a journalist who has listened to the stories of many people throughout the years, and I continue to be captivated by the stories of … Continue reading A Lifetime of Service with Ged Youngman
*Prayers without Words with a Poem by Mary Oliver and Psalm 122
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss Listen on my website HERE Listen on the Buzzsprout website HERE *NOTE: As this episode was in the editing process my hometown experienced an active shooter at one of our park splash pads. Nine people were injured; some are still in critical condition, including an eight-year-old child. I’d like to dedicate this episode to … Continue reading *Prayers without Words with a Poem by Mary Oliver and Psalm 122
King David and Sappho of Lesbos: A Happy Comparison
This episode contains a reading of Psalm 31, a psalm that brings to mind the crucifixion of Jesus. I will share a reading from the poetry of Sappho, a Greek poetess of the year 600 B.C.E. I will compare her work to David's and share some history of this wonderful poet. Later in the episode, we will be blessed by the Mission Sisters of the Holy Spirit. A few years ago I conducted several interviews with these amazing ladies and share with you a special moment from my last meeting with them before COVID. They are religious sisters of the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan. Thank you for tuning in to the show. Please consider sharing the show with someone you love and especially with those you are learning to love. : ) Books mentioned in this episode: Sappho translated by Mary Barnard For more information about me and my work, please visit http://www.brianneturczynski.com or http://www.lovingtheimperfect.com
I’m officially obsessed with Polish Cinema
I have begun to obsess over Polish Cinema. Why this obsession? I feel this intense yearning to watch every film by Andrzej Wajda. The way he portrays women is incredible. They are portrayed like Our Lady Mary-- the Saviors and the symbols of truth, innocence and honesty and usually saving the butts of men, or … Continue reading I’m officially obsessed with Polish Cinema
Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening by Cynthia Bourgeault
Part of my Lenten devotion was to be more intentional with meditation and prayer. Was able to start reading this last night. Looking forward to getting into it more! It always takes me about a week to think about what devotion I will take into Lent. I’m always coming to the show late after thinking … Continue reading Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening by Cynthia Bourgeault
Peace for Artsakh!
Preparing and serving food feels so much like a prayer. Please help stop the attacks in Artsakh. If you can, please text PASSAGE to 52886 to send a prepared letter to your state rep. It’s so easy and takes only three seconds. Even though most of this food is Jerusalem-inspired, I couldn’t help thinking about … Continue reading Peace for Artsakh!
The book of Ecclesiastes
The absence of God leads to a life of vanity & vexation. This is the main theme of Ecclesiastes. What are we filled with when God is absent from our souls? Ego, pride, vanity—the ‘self’. When we are consumed with ‘self’ all we produce and put into the world is filled with ‘self’ and therefore … Continue reading The book of Ecclesiastes
Seventeen Lost Stories of W. Somerset Maugham
Catching up with my old friend today, Mr. W. Somerset Maugham. His short stories are just as entertaining as his novels. This is a collection of some of his earliest work. . . Today I read The Punctiliousness of Don Sebastian. “The duke and his wife, who was not his duchess, lay side by side … Continue reading Seventeen Lost Stories of W. Somerset Maugham
Of Whales and Men by R. B. Robertson
Of Whales and Men by Dr. R. B. Robertson is a creative nonfiction piece written in the 1950s about the whaling industry and the "psychopaths" that work on the factory ship for 8 months out of the year--every year. Dr. Robertson dubbed all the whalers psychopaths because they chose a life away from civilization, to … Continue reading Of Whales and Men by R. B. Robertson
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