I’ve been baking Precious Holy, Weighing and measuring, sifting and mixing, combining and folding, dividing and preparing Then, the baking…. waiting, watching, hoping… sweet smells of spice lifting the spirit warmth and depth rising, swelling until, at exactly the right moment it all comes together and there it is… rich fruit cake. How like baking… Read More
Monday Prayer
Precious Holy, In this month we are remembering and we are giving thanks For all the Saints For all the blessings For all the Grace and Hope… even in these days May we find Hope May Grace be sufficient May our voices raise May our strength be bolstered May our hearts be strong for the… Read More
Thursday Prayer
Fall is falling leaves in myriad jewel shades flutter and swirl Spring is springing green shoots in their vibrancy herald the new growth winds are howling! storms raging… on land and in our hearts! Oh precious Holy One whether the storms are in the air or in our hearts soothe us protect us strengthen and… Read More
Monday Prayer
Precious One Thank you!!! In and amongst all of the difficulties and traumas the anger and outrage the heart break and sorrow the incredulity that pervades our minds… There are moments of joy! Sheer joy and laughter Friends Loved ones Cherished moments we share Precious memories we make So that when we are in darkness… Read More
Monday Prayer
Precious Holy, Thank you for opportunities to take time out, For time with old friends and new, For time to spend with you, in silence, and emptiness, in nature, in wide open spaces. Precious Holy, Thank you for busyness and schedules, and diaries, and appointments. For time with others, planning and sharing, meeting and exploring,… Read More
Monday Prayer
Ah September! the season of fruits and harvest is upon us; the land prepares to store and sleep and we prepare to give thanks for all God’s goodness to us. Precious One, as this new month begins, and we take stock Guide us to see your bounty in pumpkins and grains; in golden fields and… Read More
Monday Prayer
Precious moments of family and creation Intermingling to show the works of God’s hand… We are so small, in the vastness of the ocean So tiny, and yet, each of us is known. Precious One, We praise you for vacations And work days For new adventures and new beginnings. As we each travel this day… Read More
Monday Prayer
In one corner of the world, The day is waning…. The sun, dips, The shadows lengthen, And evening draws to night. Around the world, someone sleeps, and another wakes In every hour, or every day People pray, calling on God, our Parent, our Friend, our Wisdom. Precious Holy, Rising and setting Waking and sleeping Busy… Read More
Monday Prayer
Precious Holy, In the heat of midsummer where I live it is warmer than we are used to (Scotland is not supposed to be hot) and the summer season of silliness seems absent from our shores instead, we have protests, and rallys; we have fear and dread we have a longing for action – but… Read More
Monday Prayer
Broken… it was so beautiful once… pretty, practical. a tangible reminder of a friend from years ago. And then, a moment’s carelessness – and it is gone. Until, I remembered the story of the cracked pots… which still had a use. so, a little glue… a little patience. It won’t be perfect… but it will… Read More
