Holy One, Oh why can’t I be like the sower in the parable- ready to throw seeds everywhere, throwing caution to the wind allowing my perfectionism to drift away in the breeze. Divine Gardener, why can’t I be like the sower- inspired to try instead of allowing my inner voice of insecurity to hold me… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
Holy Spirit, Holy Breath- Our black neighbors can’t breathe. The ones in power have knees cutting into their necks robbing them of air and of many tomorrows. Our black neighbors can’t breathe. They wonder what the “nice white lady” will say when she calls the police for no reason. And then what will happen… Our… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
My heart is weighing me down today, God. Is it from my extreme anxiety over this virus and opening up buildings and programs again? Is it from the need to face our own mortality and not knowing how this disease will affect my body if I catch it? Is it from the 90,000 deaths in… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
God of our path- We don’t know what’s coming. We don’t know how this disease will spread or how it will impact our bodies- if we catch it. God of our road- The journey is long. Have we hit the wall on our run? Have we overestimated our energies? May we see this is a… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
Oh the disappointment are piling up, God. From the musical tickets, To weddings, To the vacation up north this summer. Fill our hearts feeling empty by sorrow. Fill our worried souls with peace. May we find our tomorrows filled with joy- Even in the wilderness. Amen. ***** The Rev. Michelle L. Torigian is the Senior… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
God of All Feelings and Sensations- What is the tickle in my throat? Is it the virus? It that why I’m extra exhausted and why my temperature is slightly up? As my mind plays out all the horrific scenarios of getting the disease and it’s turn for the worst, God of love, ease my mind.… Read More
Tuesday Prayer – How Long?
Inspired by Psalm 13 How long, O God Will I have to stay in this house. How long will this quarantine keep me from hugs of friends and the embrace of my mom. How long, O God will I have to worry about catching this disease and concern myself of how severe it will capture… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
God of this moment and the next – The world is changing rapidly and our leaders are giving us new instructions daily. In our decision making, remind us that taking a deep breath and inhaling the Spirit’s peace will help us to focus on you and your intentions. As our minds get dizzy from the… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
Microscopic God who lives in and between all cells- Our world is being photoshopped to seem a bit more peculiar right now. There are empty shelves at the stores- For where is the toilet paper?!? Church is being cancelled in various pockets of our world- Along with St. Pat’s Day celebrations! All that seems ritual… Read More
Tuesday Prayer: “Super” Tuesday
God of the green skies and warming winters- On this Tuesday so “super” May those who are voting see clarity And May they tap into your wisdom. May the viruses creeping around this planet find their demise at your hands and the work of the scientists. May peace fill our hearts as anxiety rises in… Read More
