Author Archives: Jonna Jensen

Our Common Life…

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Jonna Jensen

Today is the feast of Saint Zita.  She lived in Italy in the 13th century.  She served as a maid in the household of the same family for forty-eight years, from the age of twelve until her death.   The … Continue reading →

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Our Common Life…

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Jonna Jensen

In a recent Still Speaking Daily Devotion (sign up at www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional), Martin Copenhaver wrote of realizing he had to tell his daughter who the Beatles were; and of remembering that he, and each of us, must tell the children in … Continue reading →

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Our Common Life…

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Jonna Jensen

I’m writing to you just after first prayers on Ash Wednesday, looking forward to a day that will include some hours of work and also some spaces for prayer, for worship, and for the little rituals that mark the beginning … Continue reading →

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Our Common Life…

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jonna Jensen

I’m writing to you on the 25th of January, the day marked for commemorating the conversion of St. Paul.   This morning, as I move from my prayer table to my work table, I’m still wondering all sorts of things about … Continue reading →

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Our Common Life…

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jonna Jensen

All across the United Church of Christ, congregations are getting ready for company as we prepare to celebrate Each One Bring One Sunday on November 6th.  It’s a good time to think and pray about welcoming guests. I’m just back … Continue reading →

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