Mary DeTurris Poust
@marydtp.bsky.social
Writer. Retreat leader. Yoga teacher. Spiritual director. Creator of NotStrictlySpiritual.com. Sign me up for the Rebellion. Stop fascism.
Four opportunities to retreat with me in the coming months — Marriottsville, Md; Garrison, NY; Paradox, NY, and Maryland a second time. Info here: notstrictlyspiritual.com/events/
May 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Four opportunities to retreat with me in the coming months — Marriottsville, Md; Garrison, NY; Paradox, NY, and Maryland a second time. Info here: notstrictlyspiritual.com/events/
"A Church of both/and" My latest Life Lines column —about the election of Pope Leo XIV. evangelist.org/news/2025/ma...
May 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"A Church of both/and" My latest Life Lines column —about the election of Pope Leo XIV. evangelist.org/news/2025/ma...
In today’s Gospel, Mary Magdalene is called by name, at which point she recognizes the risen Christ before her. We are each called by name, each beloved before our God.
Read more: notstrictlyspiritual.com/faith/a-pray...
Read more: notstrictlyspiritual.com/faith/a-pray...
April 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
In today’s Gospel, Mary Magdalene is called by name, at which point she recognizes the risen Christ before her. We are each called by name, each beloved before our God.
Read more: notstrictlyspiritual.com/faith/a-pray...
Read more: notstrictlyspiritual.com/faith/a-pray...
Heartbroken this morning, waking up to the news of the Holy Father’s death. He was a breath of fresh air in our Church. I pray the Cardinals choose a successor who will continue his ministry of tenderness and compassion, justice and joy, simplicity and inclusivity. Photo by @marydtp.bsky.social
April 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Heartbroken this morning, waking up to the news of the Holy Father’s death. He was a breath of fresh air in our Church. I pray the Cardinals choose a successor who will continue his ministry of tenderness and compassion, justice and joy, simplicity and inclusivity. Photo by @marydtp.bsky.social
The ashes may be gone from our foreheads, but the real work is just beginning. If you don’t live up to the promises you made yesterday, dust yourself off and start again. It is not about achieving goals but deepening relationship—with God, with self, with others. When all else fails, choose love.
March 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The ashes may be gone from our foreheads, but the real work is just beginning. If you don’t live up to the promises you made yesterday, dust yourself off and start again. It is not about achieving goals but deepening relationship—with God, with self, with others. When all else fails, choose love.
Doing final proofs of my upcoming book of reflections for Advent/Christmas 2025/2026, from @litpress.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Doing final proofs of my upcoming book of reflections for Advent/Christmas 2025/2026, from @litpress.bsky.social
Pray for Pope Francis!
February 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Pray for Pope Francis!
I call her Joan of Art, the second in my mixed media series on the badass saint who defied societal norms, followed her truth, and won the day. Until they burned her at the stake. May Joan give us courage to stand up for what’s right, no matter the cost.
February 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I call her Joan of Art, the second in my mixed media series on the badass saint who defied societal norms, followed her truth, and won the day. Until they burned her at the stake. May Joan give us courage to stand up for what’s right, no matter the cost.
Just left a review of the "Gulf of America" on Google Maps.
February 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Just left a review of the "Gulf of America" on Google Maps.
We know words have power. It's up to us to use our words and our voices for justice, for freedom, for those without a voice. Silence is no longer acceptable.
The quote is from the poem "Spelling" by @margaretatwood.bsky.social #silenceiscompliance
The quote is from the poem "Spelling" by @margaretatwood.bsky.social #silenceiscompliance
February 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
We know words have power. It's up to us to use our words and our voices for justice, for freedom, for those without a voice. Silence is no longer acceptable.
The quote is from the poem "Spelling" by @margaretatwood.bsky.social #silenceiscompliance
The quote is from the poem "Spelling" by @margaretatwood.bsky.social #silenceiscompliance
At the close of last weekend's retreat, each of us wrote a blessing related to the idea of spiritual rest. I wrote mine in haiku form.
February 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
At the close of last weekend's retreat, each of us wrote a blessing related to the idea of spiritual rest. I wrote mine in haiku form.
When the mayhem we are witnessing feels like it's closing in, take a moment to pause and find at least 3 things for which you are grateful. For me today: the comfort of my own bed after being away, animal tracks in new fallen snow, the sound of birds singing on a winter morning as I walked the dog.
February 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
When the mayhem we are witnessing feels like it's closing in, take a moment to pause and find at least 3 things for which you are grateful. For me today: the comfort of my own bed after being away, animal tracks in new fallen snow, the sound of birds singing on a winter morning as I walked the dog.
NYC skyline from the Lincoln Tunnel ramp.
January 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
NYC skyline from the Lincoln Tunnel ramp.
I’m gonna need a lot more paint to get through the next four years. Finished off this #mixedmedia piece today.
January 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I’m gonna need a lot more paint to get through the next four years. Finished off this #mixedmedia piece today.
Although tracking is no longer necessary, it’s fun to be able to see the milestones when I hit them. This is a big one. Living an alcohol-free life is second nature now. So glad I made the decision almost three years ago. #alcoholfree
January 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Although tracking is no longer necessary, it’s fun to be able to see the milestones when I hit them. This is a big one. Living an alcohol-free life is second nature now. So glad I made the decision almost three years ago. #alcoholfree
Surprised to find this little goodie in the mailbox today. I immediately put it to good use. Thanks, @giveusthisdaylp.bsky.social! I AM proud to write for your wonderful publication.
January 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Surprised to find this little goodie in the mailbox today. I immediately put it to good use. Thanks, @giveusthisdaylp.bsky.social! I AM proud to write for your wonderful publication.
Crow magic. Stood outside in my pink plaid flannel PJs without a coat for quite some time hoping to catch one of our resident crows in flight. #crows #upstateNY
January 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Crow magic. Stood outside in my pink plaid flannel PJs without a coat for quite some time hoping to catch one of our resident crows in flight. #crows #upstateNY
Christmas season in the Catholic Church is finally over. Crèche crew at my parish lines up for their flight home. You'd think the Magi would let Mary cut the line.
January 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Christmas season in the Catholic Church is finally over. Crèche crew at my parish lines up for their flight home. You'd think the Magi would let Mary cut the line.
Thank you to everyone who has listened to my sporadic podcast over the years! If you don't already subscribe, please join us. Available here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts): lifelines.buzzsprout.com #podcast #lifelines
January 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Thank you to everyone who has listened to my sporadic podcast over the years! If you don't already subscribe, please join us. Available here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts): lifelines.buzzsprout.com #podcast #lifelines
What if the new year is not about "fixing" yourself?
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January 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
What if the new year is not about "fixing" yourself?
@buzzsprout.bsky.social
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View from my coffee cup this morning.
December 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM
View from my coffee cup this morning.
Heard scratching at the hall window next to my office. Life in upstate NY.
December 5, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Heard scratching at the hall window next to my office. Life in upstate NY.
"The liturgical year...opens with Advent, the season that teaches us to wait for what is beyond the obvious. It trains us to see what is behind the apparent. Advent makes us look for God in all those places we have, until now ignored." —Joan Chittister, OSB #advent
December 1, 2024 at 4:53 PM
"The liturgical year...opens with Advent, the season that teaches us to wait for what is beyond the obvious. It trains us to see what is behind the apparent. Advent makes us look for God in all those places we have, until now ignored." —Joan Chittister, OSB #advent
Happy Gotcha Day, Jake! Joined our family 11 years ago. #rescuedog
November 30, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Happy Gotcha Day, Jake! Joined our family 11 years ago. #rescuedog