HI THERE! I'M BRIANNE TURCZYNSKI, FREELANCE WRITER, HISTORICAL RESEARCHER, & PERPETUAL SEEKER OF THE HUMAN CONDITION. WELCOME TO MY SPACE WHERE I SHARE THE BOOKS I'M READING, MY SPIRITUAL FINDINGS, FLOWERS IN MY GARDEN, AND LOST STORIES. ALL ARE WELCOME HERE.
So excited for this one! I joined the introductory class with Mirabai Starr and Matthew Fox on Shift Network last Thursday. I’m so excited to learn more about Julian of Norwich and her “showings”. She is Richard Rohr’s favorite mystic, and wrote much about the femininity of God, and as I’ve gone full-fledged mystic myself … Continue reading The Showings of Julian of Norwich : A New Translation by Mirabai Starr
First, you might wonder what this image is, it is the Holy Face of Jesus, the image that appeared clearly on the veil of Veronica. It is a powerful meditation and relevant to this post because how can one be a good watch person when their senses are destroyed like the senses of Christ were … Continue reading Book of Ezekiel
We went chestnut gathering!! Swipe for photos 👉. We have so many chestnuts I had to get this recipe book. It’s filled with recipes AND folklore about this wonderful nut! Last week I made a chestnut bisque—so yummy, and before that I added a bunch to homemade chili—Yummy! We also bought some American chestnuts which … Continue reading Chestnut gathering in Michigan!
I have no authority to teach you. These are my own contemplative thoughts, you may disagree and that’s OK! “I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness, and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of … Continue reading The book of Lamentations
"But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy." -Titus 3:5 Paul's letter to Titus, who was leading ministry efforts for the island of Crete, is an essential letter for leaders of the church even today. Paul's … Continue reading Paul’s letter to Titus
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!
Oh my anguish, my anguish!I writhe in pain.Oh, the agony of my heart!My heart pounds within me,I cannot keep silent. For I haveheard the sound of the trumpet;I have heard the battle cry."(Jeremiah 4:19)Any time I have witnessed an injustice I have felt this way. HereJeremiah, a prophet, emphasizes exactly what I felt when I … Continue reading The book of the Prophet Jeremiah
So good! I came across this at @cottagebooks over the summer and thought I’d give it a whirl. Her writing is fabulous! Sometimes you just know when someone’s got it and Ann Petry has IT! As a writer, talent like this, the mystery of it, because you can’t really put you finger on what makes … Continue reading The Street by Ann Petry
I tried reading this the other night and it terrified me! Can someone please tell me if it’s worth it? I read at night, so I have to be very careful about what I read lest I take scary stuff to bed with me and have nightmares, haha. Any advice or thoughts would be great!!!
"Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” (Luke 5:15-16) . . . In the class I’m taking through the diocese, we are learning about a lot about prayer. … Continue reading The book of Luke
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