Some of us already have our Advent plans firmly in place, and others may still be pulling things together. For anyone who can use them, here’s a selection of items that may be helpful, nourishing, useful for you. Praying for each of you as you prepare the way during our Sacred Pause. ADVENT STUDIES AND… Read More
Statement on Police Violence in Minneapolis area
The Board of RevGalBlogPals, Inc. condemns the death of Daunte Wright, Sr. at the hands of police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. We mourn with Mr. Wright’s family and with all our Black, Indigenous, and siblings of color who are not safe at the hands of police. We are outraged that no substantive change is forthcoming,… Read More
In Stillness Earth Awaits
In this thinnest of thin places we wait We are quiet We are awash with awe. As we go about the busyness of the day to come, help us reserve a small space set aside with you. We are waiting, Jesus, we are waiting. The time is close, but it is not time yet. We… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
Running, I’m running from thing to thing today and I am grateful for the gift of a responsibility that my friendly calendar puts before me: “Post Tuesday Prayer” If I calendared the things I really need to do each day for ME Like “Pray” and “meditate” Might I actually get them done? I think I’ll… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
Image by Sigurd Decroos via rgbstock.com Broken-hearted Friend, The voices of the persecuted children ring in our ears and we cannot stop them (we must not!) And we know these are only echoes of the myriad voices we have not heard over the years Refused to hear Excused ourselves from knowing about “That was then”… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
Good morning, friend! Praying that we all put our arms around the Earth today. The Earth and those who dwell therein. So much violence, in volcanic eruptions, in the murders of demonstrators. Violence to families, fleeing impossible situations for better lives. So many need peace. Same-sex families. Non-gender conforming folks. Victims of domestic violence. We… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
To my Lord Jesus Christ who came into the world to save those who were lost You who did leave the ninety and nine sheep in order to look for the lost one please look for me in the path of my errors where I hide myself from you and my fellow humans. You, the… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
Father, Mother, God, Thank you for your presence during the hard and mean days. For then we have you to lean upon. Thank you for your presence during the bright and sunny days, for then we can share that which we have with those who have less. And thank you for your presence during the… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
Give us patience, O God, in the hour of trouble; humility in the hour of success and constancy in the hour of temptation. Grant us thankfulness for your benefits, fear of your judgement and hope in your enduring mercy; now and for ever. Amen. John Cosin (1594-1672) Mary Beth Butler is an Episcopal layperson in… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
Psalm 51 1. Sonata 2. Chorus – S T B Have mercy upon me, O God, after thy great goodness; according to the multitude of thy mercies, do away mine offences. 3. Duet – S T Wash me throughly from my wickedness and cleanse me from my sin. 4. Recitative – T For I acknowledge… Read More
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