In the name of the God who knows me down to the depths of my heart, soul, mind and strength – amen. Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Thank you for the reminders along life’s journey Forgive us for the ones we chose to ignore today May your Holy Spirit continue to disrupt our dreams with images of justice, love and equity and transform our apathy into compassion and kindness and may tomorrow not be too late. Amen. ********* Rev. Dr. Marilyn Pagán-Banks… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
As we begin to settle in for the night We give thanks for this day smiles along the way, steps towards justice on the journey We ask for forgiveness for love withheld or moments of othering allowing fear to lead and insecurities to distract As we surrender for the night We pray for those without… Read More
The Pastoral is Political: a policy of kindness
How we communicate what we communicate is itself an instrument of the gospel. 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
Thursday Prayer: courage, perseverance and kindness
This is a prayer for all who wake needing courage this day:For the one whose landscape has been impactedby tragedy or disaster;For the one who has to say or do a hard thing;For the one who will show courage by walking away;For the one whose courage looks like trying a new thing. This is a… Read More
Narrative Lectionary: Source of Love
It’s the infamous LOVE text! Read it (maybe for the umpteenth time) here. It is not unfamiliar. This text is often used in wedding and union ceremonies; sometimes ordinations and installations, too. In the Working Preacher Commentary, you can find a historical and contextual glimpse into what might have prompted the Apostle Paul to write these… Read More
Thursday prayer: clothe yourself with kindness
Clothe yourselves with …kindness… Colossians 3 May I dress this day in kindness: the kindness of attentive presence, the kindness of truthful speech, the kindness of wholehearted listening; May I dress this day in kindness: the kindness of a thoughtful gesture, the kindness of a small favour, the kindness of responsive action; May I dress… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Ever present God, Open our hearts to find beauty even in the simplest of times. Open our minds to discover magic in the midst of routine. Open our hands in acts of kindness and tenderness. Open our day to include laughter, rest and sips that bring comfort. Thank You for breaking through the heavens to… Read More
Thursday Prayer: like St Brigid
Brigid was the abbess of Kildare is significant as a saint to the Irish people. Little is known about her life, but the legends and stories about her portray her as holy and compassionate, with a deep love of the poor. She died about 525. Holy God, We thank you for our sister Brigid, and… Read More
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