Last week, Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi was asked by a reporter the question “Do you hate the president?” Her response was passionate, knowing that her motivations had been misconstrued: “…as a Catholic, I resent your using the word ‘hate’ in a sentence that addresses me. I don’t hate anyone. I… Read More
Thursday Prayer
I walked out the door today and the wind absolutely clobbered me, clobbered me in that out of control windy-wind, secure the lawn ornaments and strap the children to your body kinda way, where it blows your hair in front of your face with such relentless force and movement and power that your whole face… Read More
Friday Prayer
God- You said to Moses, “אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה.” You will be who you will be. You will do what you will do. And we who believe, in part or whole, be that You alone define who you are. We believe You say who You are. Grant us the strength, wisdom, and grace to do the… Read More
Thursday Prayer
The sun is setting earlier, the hours feel shorter. So many bulletins and services and gatherings and rehearsals and events to prepare and plan and oh, attend. The days are surely coming…. The pressure amps up and the voicemails are full. The traditions and the meals and the precious family moments. The days are surely… Read More
Friday Festival: Dawn and Dusk
Shorter days are coming in some parts of the world, while others are finding longer, sunnier days. In the U.S., I find this time of year hard, as the dark and the cold take a mental toll. I found sustenance in our bloggers’ reflections on light, new dawns, and the beauty of twilight. A new… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
God of Questions and Answers- In the words of The Clash: “Should I stay or should I go now?” Should I drive on potentially icy roads or stay in my warm abode? Should I go out with friends or stay home to rest? Should I attend one more meeting that I really am not required… Read More
Friday Prayer
God of both the big picture and the details- Be with me today as I run errands. Help me find joy in the mundane and to focus on what I’d rather ignore. Assist me in being grateful to have clothes to wash and clean water in which to wash them. Grant me gratitude that I… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
Divine Dweller, As decisions are made And votes are cast And thoughts are shared Across our earth, May your love be incorporated as part of these choices. Shine your light brightly on the areas you need for us to focus. Call us again and again if we take the unhealthiest path. May your grace overwhelm… Read More
Monday Prayer
Precious Holy In the vastness of creation is so much variety The privilege I find in seeing your world, The blessings received through experience and adventures Today, as I pray, I seek for each one who shares these words: Wonder Awe Blessing Hope Faith Love Peace and Joy For today, and for now… Be blessed,… Read More
Thursday Prayer: known and loved
Dear God We thank you that you know us and love us love us and delight in us delight in us and draw us more fully into your life. We thank you that you know us and hear us hear what we can say and what we can only sigh, what we sigh and what… Read More
