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.
So anyway, the first name of god is mother
Roger Butts contemplates the many names of God in a poem. Enjoy!
The Spirit and Flesh Are One
Roger Butts ponders the animating principles of his life and how they apply in his writing endeavors.
untitled poem about dying first then living
A moving poem from Roger Butts examining the role of death in healing.
When Life Gets Mundane
Start off your week with a beautiful prayer from Roger Butts.
CPE (hospital chaplaincy training)
Roger Butts shares a short reflection about a moment when he thought his career was over.
Behold the face of god, great mystery, great healer
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…