Renée Antrosio

pursued

Renée Antrosio – November 2, 2021 4 Comments

Each leaf seems in sharper focus today, as if my vision prescription was adjusted overnight. The dew sparkles on long blades of grass. I took a long walk to better admire

doing my exercises

Renée Antrosio – October 26, 2021 2 Comments

Living in the moment, planning for the future, hoping for… what we don’t see. Which comes most naturally to you? Which requires exercise, coaching? Which gives you joy? I wonder whether

learning to pivot

Renée Antrosio – October 19, 2021 2 Comments

Basketball was my only sport. Year-round. Not because of traveling teams, expensive clubs, or a favorite NBA player. Basketball was the life of our community. At least from my perspective.

the heavens declare

Renée Antrosio – October 12, 2021 1 Comment

Everywhere I turn, I hear the same message. (re) Connect with creation. I thought I was just leaning into the theme of our Community Garden worship service. Sunday was gorgeous in

praying the prophets

Renée Antrosio – September 28, 2021 2 Comments

I believe in bananas, but haven’t eaten a raw bite in over forty years. Delicious in muffins and bread, the texture and fresh smell repulse me. I support public transportation. For

ordinary days

Renée Antrosio – September 21, 2021 Comment

It’s Tuesday. Kids in their desks, adults at their jobs. We got through yesterday’s full moon. Instead of lying low when everyone else went to work Monday morning, I drove

so you wanna go back to Egypt

Renée Antrosio – September 14, 2021 Comment

The songs of our childhood linger, even when we move away from the genre, theology, or small town of our upbringing. Radio, cassettes, 8 track tapes in the way back

where’s the love?

Renée Antrosio – August 24, 2021 3 Comments

My nun sometimes asks surprising questions. I miss our in-person prayers, nestled in her cozy office. I am easily distracted in phone conversations; I don’t feel very spiritual. I crave

with all due respect

Renée Antrosio – August 17, 2021 Comment

I’ve been told- repeatedly- that New Covenant is the best kept secret in Champaign-Urbana. I’m never quite sure what to make of that. Do we like it that way? Is

survive and thrive

Renée Antrosio – August 10, 2021 1 Comment

The signs were there, and I wanted to ignore them. Vaccinated congregants tracking the news mentioned their concern about the Delta variant. I couldn’t imagine going backwards. Masking again with

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