Monthly Archives: March 2013

Beatitudes from Famous Last Words

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Maren

Beatitudes for very particular people “I thirst.” Blessed are active and recovering alcoholics — and all who come out of surgery and are longing for that swab, those ice chips, for they will find living water. “Truly, I tell you, … Continue reading →

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The Seven Last Words from the Cross — from South Africa

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Maren

The Seven Last Words from the Cross Isobel de Gruchy I “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” They took Jesus to Golgotha and there they crucified him, the Jews derided, the Romans, with callous … Continue reading →

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An Easter Reflection from the Philippines and a Sung Blessing from Aotearoa

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Maren

I’ve been working ahead but on Maundy Thursday this Easter Reflection by Levi Oracion of the Philippines remembering and telling the story of the Easter that was the most meaningful to him in his life  seems appropriate. Carried by Wings … Continue reading →

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Easter resources from Aotearoa, Australia, Jerusalem

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Maren

Some resources for Easter services … Opening Prayer               Australia Risen Christ, You walk through this earth using the feet of very imperfect disciples; may every race and generation take time to look up and see you, draw nearer, listen and … Continue reading →

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For Psalm Sunday from Argentina

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Maren

Saludamos tu presencia Saludamos tu presencia en medio nuestro, Señor, como aquel día en que entraste, sobre un burrito prestado, a aquella ciudad en la que fuiste aclamado y odiado, recibido y rechazado, alabado e insultado. Levantamos nuestras manos al … Continue reading →

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Improv on Psalm 137

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Maren

For Barack Obama’s trip to the Middle East. Improv on Psalm 137 If I forget you, O Jerusalem – if I forget the sunset playing across the wall of the Old City the sound of shofar, muezzin, and the bells … Continue reading →

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A Gathering Prayer On A First Spring Morning

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Maren

In the northern hemisphere we will shift this week into spring — or rather we are approaching the equinox. Spring weather is quite another matter.  Here is a First Nations prayer from Canada to begin the season. Note from  R. … Continue reading →

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Seeking your writing on Luke

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Maren

Seeking your writing!! -To celebrate the gospel of the Syrian Luke through the long season of Pentecost, which is often less developed than Advent, Lent and Eastertide, I will offer a booklet of resources for those who contribute to it … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunrise Service from England

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Maren

Michele Jarmany URC Minister at Clitheroe, Barrow and Newton, England writes of this Easter Sunrise Service: This is part of a short service Easter morning sunrise over Waddington Fell in the Trough of Bowland, Lancashire.It was a clear blue sky … Continue reading →

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A few light words for the day!

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Maren

May the Breastplate of Patrick protect you, the milk of Bridget wash you (and those who drink enjoy her beer) and Brendan’s dolphins leap from submerged places scattering drops of light and liveliness and towing you to deep harbor or … Continue reading →

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