Today, we pray that we find some clarity in our lives. Life may have become so busy, or confusing, or just plain hectic, and it's sometimes difficult to catch our breath and find some peace. Today we pray this piece of poetry below and imagine ourselves cutting down the confusing parts of our lives in … Continue reading #71: Clearing
#70: Walk Right In
Read this poem as prayer, and while reading remind yourself of the times you do not want God in your life. Remember the times when you just want to live alone, when you see God as a complication, as anathema to happiness. Those times could be some years back. Or it could be now. Afterwards, … Continue reading #70: Walk Right In
#69: Imagine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7IP4UlXvG8 Imagine is John Lennon's classic. But you could see it as the collective sigh of humanity for a better world. Today, listen to this song, and write the answers to these in your journal: 1. If I could re-write or add to the song Imagine, what would it be about? 2. It is sometimes … Continue reading #69: Imagine
#68: Keepers of the Flame
Today is Teacher's Day and while we honor the teachers, we also honor those of us who "teach" in some way-- those who need to keep the flame of inspiration and hope alive. This animated poem was created by Peter and Paul Reynolds as a tribute to teachers and their vital role in nurturing the … Continue reading #68: Keepers of the Flame
#67: Prayer for Lent and Easter (Methodist Church)
Prayer for Lent and Easter Dr. Deidre Homer Call to action The Israelite prophet Micah said: "What does the Lord require of you? Only to act justly, love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." God of mercy and source of justice, pour on your people such love and compassion that we cannot remain … Continue reading #67: Prayer for Lent and Easter (Methodist Church)
#66: As We Start Lent
As we begin the lenten season, we pause and pray this prayer to put us in the right state of mind. I would encourage you to say this prayer slowly and out loud in order to let the words touch your heart. If a word or phrase jumps out, stop and reflect on that. Have … Continue reading #66: As We Start Lent
#65: Why Smear Ourselves with Ashes
We reflect on the Catholic tradition of putting ashes on our foreheads today. Why Smear Ourselves with Ashes? Johnny Go, SJ Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel The Scarlet Letter—later made into a movie starring Demi Moore—opens with the leading character, Hester, being led to the scaffold where she is to be publicly humiliated for committing the sin … Continue reading #65: Why Smear Ourselves with Ashes
#64: Accept Surprises
This is a beautiful prayer. We've always said God is a God of Surprises. We know it cognitively, but when it happens to us personally, it is still disconcerting, unnerving, difficult. We pray that we have the courage and the peace to accept this God of surprises in our lives. Accept Surprises Dom Helder Camara … Continue reading #64: Accept Surprises
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