This past week, people around the world gave thanks for the life of Archbishop Demond Tutu, who died the day after Christmas. Like many long-lived saints, it seemed at times that he would be with us always, but at 90 his work was completed. Last week as I googled my way through quotes I ran… Read More
Monday Prayer – Last Words
Ceaseless Creator – This week many of us walk toward a new church year. Give us the will to wrap up or snip off the dangling strings of the things we have left undone until now. Give us grace when we can’t find our scissors, and when we can’t let things go. Give us insight… Read More
Friday Prayer
For the ones who are waiting, Who hear endless “not yets”, The ones who are told their time will come, But it can’t be now Because, because, because. For the ones whose hope is fragile, Wispy and barely tangible, God, be a consolation, Hear their weeping, Be their answer in holy fullness. Make now the… Read More
Saturday Prayer: Rain on us
Holy God, Rain down on us. Wash over us with your grace as we move from place to place, and show us again and again the witness of your love in our lives and in our world Carry us with the wings of your Spirit to those who need to hear that we all, broken… Read More
Friday Prayer
Divine Love- I heard someone describe themselves as “the exact right amount of the most”. Not extra. Not too much. Not basic. Not in need of quieting or shouting. The exact right amount of the most. May your bi children feel that in their bones this week. May your asexual dear ones find a home… Read More
Friday Prayer
A Psalm in the time of COVID-19 My heart has no joy, O Lord, For it is weighed down with imprecations. I struggle to feel anything but contempt For those who spread lies, who conceal the truth, Who reject the opportunities to help others. I lament the truth of history, Wherein people have been treated… Read More
Monday Prayer – Mother Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace – my favorite prayer, mumbled or whispered as planes take off, as we wait for the doctor, as we pass a tragic car accident. Holy mother help me, help us, intercede. Mary who watched as her son was beaten and spit upon. Mary who knew the little boy he once… Read More
Friday Prayer
Holy Provider, Sometimes it is not enough to open a window, When a door has been closed. Some of us have experienced too many closed doors-Closed by the forces that oppose the Divine will of LoveClosed by people with racist, patriarchal, colonist, X-phobic tendencies, Closed by people who are complicit with the above, intentionally and… Read More
Friday Prayer
Look, I am truly out of nice words and my ability to craft a lovely phrase flew out the window somewhere with my 900th sigh about unvaccinated people and the call for a third funeral in 15 days. I believe that You are here and at work and that I am surrounded by grace and… Read More
Monday Prayer – Reconcile
Reconciling God, thank you for bringing form to our chaos and for naming us Good. Thank you for the richness of your seasons, for summertime in my neighborhood, for dragon flies and the sound of boats on the lake; the specific quality of the light of these longer days. Reconcile our hearts to your love,… Read More
RevGalBlogPals 