Issue 18 / March 19, 2015Editors’ NoteThe Dance of Suffering and LoveWhat to do with our grief for the world. / Mark Galli Wheat and Bread by the NumbersCommon foods, rich with history and biblical meaning. / The Editors Precious Oil, Mingled with TearsHope happens here at this nexus of bitter and sweet. / Sara Hagerty Hope‘It is the singular gift / we cannot destroy in ourselves’ / Lisel Mueller Wonder on the WebLinks to amazing stuff / Compiled by Andie Roeder Moody