Holy One, womb of life, birthing creation from the depths of stillness and darkness, heart of inspiration beating hope into the universe (even when there seems so little to be hopeful for), blossoming forth in color and light. Thank you for this gift of life. May we, the human beings, made in Your image, in… Read More
God. I am weary. Help me, sustain me, with the stamina to continue, the wisdom to know when to rest, the courage to act, the opportunities for sabbath renewal. Help us all. These are trying times. Amen. The Rev. Terri C. Pilarski is an Episcopal priest serving a church in Dearborn, MI. She is a… Read More
Gracious God, still my heart that I may be fully present to the quiet calm that is you. The You that rides underneath the fear of violent storms, that glides along the curves of my breath when I hesitate and wonder about the wreckage humankind has made of this earth. In Your Divine Imagination I… Read More
God our Motherbirthing new lifethrough chaos God our Fatherbuilding hope fromthe dark night God our Sistercomfort us intimes of sorrow God our Brotherguide us through thestorms, calm water God of the Nightbrighten our darkdays, warm light God of the Dayshow us the way, tolove as you God, mysteryOne in Three andThree in One Parent, child,… Read More
Holy One, Creator of all, I hold in my prayers today the women and girls of Afghanistan. Really, all women and girls, for we are all subject to the abusive power of men who believe that we exist for their pleasure and control. (This mostly binary paradigm…and for those everywhere who do not fit neatly… Read More
God, Creator, Love Divine, help us in these troubled times to be courageous. This world, the beautiful planet that you birthed, that some think of as Your body (thank you Sallie McFague), is in peril because humankind has not cared for it. Help us to be the people you longed for when you made us.… Read More
Holy One, if I were to list the concerns that weigh on my heart, the list would be long. There are so many ways we humans have broken the world you created. If I were to list the blessings that life my heart and help me find balance, the list would be long as well.… Read More
In my twenty-one yeas as an Episcopal priest there have been three key justice issues that have been a focus of my ministry: justice for LGBTQ people, justice for BiPOC people, and justice for women. I am acutely aware that any authentic work I do in these areas must include work on myself to recognize… Read More
Creator God, I believe that you desire wholeness in the world you have created. I believe that your desire that all living beings, including human kind (made in your image, each one of us in all of our diversity), live vibrant healthy lives. That we have impacted this earth, which I believe is like your… Read More
O Holy One, Divine Creator of all, open our eyes to see the beauty of the world as you designed it and see it. Open our hearts that we may have compassion for all people and know one another as siblings in this family of humankind, made in your image, beautiful in our diversity. Help… Read More
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