“This Day We Say Grateful” It is a strange thing to be so bound and so released all in the same moment, to feel the heart open wide and wider still even as it turns to take its leave. On this day, let us say this is simply the way love moves in its ceaseless […]
LITURGY IN FOCUS
EMPOWERING WITH BLESSINGS
The Gospels of the last three weeks of the Easter Season highlight Jesus’ final prayer of blessing for his disciples. Though it is not always common to confer blessings upon others, blessings have power to connect us with Divine Presence. This week’s empowerment is dedicated to understanding the power of blessing. May the road rise […]
CALL TO WORSHIP: SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
At the Last Super. Jesus told his followers not to feel abandoned. He would not leave them orphans; He would always be with them through the gift of the Spirit who would dwell within all humanity. We are all the dwelling place of God’s Spirit, channels of understanding and hope, called to be gentle and […]
EMPOWERING MUSIC AND PRAYER
This week’s scriptures invite us to open our hearts to God’s indwelling Spirit. The following music has been chosen to strengthen your prayer and contemplation this week. “Spirit Song” “The Lone Wild Bird” The words of this old hymn place us in a bleak environment wherein we are offered the comfort of God’s “Great Spirit.” […]
A BLESSING FOR EQUILIBRIUM
Like the joy of the sea coming home to shore, May the relief of laughter rinse through your soul. As the wind loves to call all things to dance, May your gravity by lightened by God’s grace. Like the dignity of moonlight restoring the earth, May your thoughts incline with reverence and respect. As water […]
