Hear Our Prayer

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Facing our mortality, Confronted by the unknown, We see that we Are far from untouchable. The will of the One Is beyond our ken, But we are not helpless. We […]

On the Front Lines of the Pandemic

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Source of mercy, Watch over the medical professionals – Doctors, nurses and all health care workers – On the front lines of the pandemic As they tend to the sick, […]

In Silence, Sanctuary

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In a time when we are able to escape The bombardment of daily life, We are grateful to be granted Silent sanctuary Alone with our thoughts and hearts, Free from […]

Prayer of Joy

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God, Thank You for joy and delight, For wonder and awe, For moments of gladness and celebration. Grant me the ability to breathe gentleness Into my hours and seasons, So […]

Meditation for Today

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God, Help me through this day. Guide me toward kindness, gentleness and peace. Grant me strength and endurance, Courage and humor, So that I may do Your will with a […]

We Are Music

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Quiet now. Listen. Breathe. And listen. You are music. Your breath and hands, Your smile and tears, Your eyes and pulse, Are notes that dance In the space between us. […]

Pervasive Peace

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May it be your will, God of our fathers and mothers, That this year brings a pervasive and complete peace On all inhabitants of the earth, Beyond all dreams of […]

Offerings

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When God offers love, I offer my heart. When God offers wisdom, I offer my mind. When God offers beauty, I offer my senses. When God offers silence, I offer […]

Healing from Coronavirus

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Here’s a prayer for those who’ve contracted or have been exposed to the coronavirus, including those who might contract the disease in the future. See also: “Coronavirus: A Prayer for […]

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