The Chaplain’s Corner

Reflections on Life’s Deepest Mysteries

Rev. Roger Butts is a regular contributor to Contemplative Light sharing inspirational poems, prayers, psalms, and articles. He writes with an open heart and years of purposeful practice as a chaplain.

Behold the face of god, great mystery, great healer

June 11, 2021June 15, 2021

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Someone asked me if I believed in God.I said I once did. Then I didn’t. Then I did. Then I didn’t again.And now you know I do. And you know…

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Why I Wrote Seeds of Devotion

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021

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Roger Butts shares why he wrote his new book, Seeds of Devotion, with our readers.

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Holy Week, 2021

April 4, 2021April 2, 2021

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A special contribution from Roger Butts for holy week. Enjoy as he describes the kind of Jesus he likes.

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The World to Come

March 22, 2021March 21, 2021

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In a short reflection, Roger Butts imagines the world to come. what is your dream vision of the future?

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Juan de Yepes

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

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This is a short poem written by Roger Butts concerning St. John of the Cross and when he was released from jail.

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Fighting for So Long

March 1, 2021March 10, 2021

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We are so pleased to share a chapter from Roger Butt’s new book: Seeds of Devotion: Weekly Contemplations on Faith. Enjoy!

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Psalm 6

February 9, 2021February 6, 2021

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Roger Butts shares a new psalm. This one is especially personal and moving.

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Roger Butts

Roger Butts

Ordained Chaplain | Contributor, Contemplative Light

Roger is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister serving as a Staff Chaplain at Penrose St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs.

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