The world dances with possibility The winds undress the trees The waters move and call The sun warms and renews Elections (almost) come to an end All the while you are watching over us, God As close to us as our beating hearts Loving us fiercely yet tenderly Inviting us to fully grow in our… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Dear God, Not even a contentious US election can keep the sun from rising anew As we await results, please– Cause peace to rise up in our spirits and kindness in our conversations Continue to draw out determination and hope for the shift this nation needs Compel decision makers to ensure all votes are counted… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
As we close another month, And come to the middle of the week, And engage in this crucial election season in the midst of a global pandemic- We are praying We are protesting We are practicing love from a distance and in new ways We are declaring truth and demanding justice We are waiting We… Read More
Thursday Prayer
On a day when the UK is participating in a General Election, we focus on hope and channel the Song of Mary: Cast down the mighty O God, send the rich away empty handed, lift up the lowly, fill the hungry. May we choose wisely – choosing personal discomfort over austerity that afflicts those already… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
It’s the middle of the week, in the middle of summer and we are in the middle of an election season. Lead us, O God… Grant us wisdom to know when to step up and when to step back Give us the courage to speak out when necessary and to listen when required Pour out Your… Read More
The Pastoral is Political
The road signs are blooming in our neck of the woods. Early voting has begun for the primaries which will decide who we vote for in the fall general elections. It’s been an interesting process. For the first time, both of our young adult progeny are informed voters. They are seriously evaluating candidates’ literature. Their interest… Read More
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