Imitation of Christ (Imitatio Christi)
Psalm 22 October 5, 2025, Stetson Memorial UMC Journey to Imitate Jesus By your prayers and love, I was able to return safely from Arizona. The night before I left, my children wrote me cards. One of them wrote, “Mom, please don’t write too many poems because I need to save my ears.” But I’m sorry to say, I wrote many poems there! Together with 33 Korean pastors, pastors’ wives, and lay leaders, I spent days worshiping, listening, meditating in silence, attending lectures, and sharing deeply. Each day flowed so quickly as we met God and one another. During morning, noon, and evening worship, and especially through Holy Communion, I felt as though the blocked breath of my soul was finally opened. I wept again and again as I felt the deep connection restored between God and me. As I worshiped, prayed, and listened to the Spirit with people full of God’s presence, I experienced deep detox and healing. When we shared our silent pain, we cried and laughed together. I realized th...