Oh Christ, you are present in the bread and wine of communion; bind us to you and to one another, that we might share not only your body and blood but also your glorious and victorious resurrection. Amen. Read more
Oh Christ, you are present in the bread and wine of communion; bind us to you and to one another, that we might share not only your body and blood but also your glorious and victorious resurrection. Amen. Read more
The Holy Spirit is like a wall socket. If you never plug anything in, you never get any power out. To plug in to the power of the Holy Spirit, just ask and you'll get the power--in the words of St. Paul in Galatians 5:22--for "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." Read more
How can an incorporating and inclusive totality of reality fit its grand truth inside our finite, limited, distorted, diseased, and prejudiced minds? Read more
O God, who creates this world and the next, guide us into seeing both the profundity and the humor of this your beloved creation. Amen. Read more
God of grace, we thank you for the forgiveness of our sins and the promise of eternal life with you. Amen. Read more
Creator God, who loves every past of the world you have created, help us to feel the presence of your love n suffering, even when that suffering seems insignificant. Amen. Read more
Whenever you and I engage in violence we want to be justified. President Vladimir Putin curses Ukraine. This cursing justifies his invasion of that country. Putin's curse designates the Ukrainian government as Nazi-like. What a good person is Putin for ridding the world of Nazis in Ukraine! Watch out for hypocrisy on all sides of the battle lines. Read more
God of the cosmos and the conscience, bring infinity into our soul so that we come to realize the depth and breadth and power of your love for us. Amen. Read more
O Holy One of Israel who liberated your slaves from the chains of the Egyptians and freed us from sin by the cross of Jesus Christ, spread your freedom to those still in bondage. Amen. Read more
God of creation and promised redemption, help us to honor yet be realistic about our natures; and guard us from ourselves. Amen. Read more