A Morning Offering of Love

Upon waking, I push through the fog to make the sign of the cross. Standing is difficult because of a neurological disorder in my legs and feet, but I eventually get up, stumble to the kitchen, and brew coffee. While it finishes, I present myself at my modest home altar and make a morning prayer offering.

Inspired by Orthodox icon corners, I converted the top shelf of a bookcase into a place for prayer. It is adorned…