Monthly Archives: January 2015

Worthy … of the lemon tree … of the tarantula — Prayer from Argentina

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Maren

This prayer of Pablo Alaguibe from Argentina comes from my friends at Red Crearte, a blessing source of liturgy. Translation is by Katie Fiegenbaum   Morning Prayer God,teach me to live this day worthy of the God of the lemon … Continue reading →

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In the blizzard

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Maren

I can see God’s light on the other side of the blizzard and that is enough. I can see God’s light with the eyes of my heart, on the hands of my neighbor’s shovel, in my mind a teacher taught, … Continue reading →

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Improv on Ezekiel 37 – Valley of the Dry Bones

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Maren

The hand of God came upon me and I was brought out by the Spirit of God and set in the middle of a valley; and it was full of … organ donations. There were very many in the valley … Continue reading →

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Joys for Australia Day

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Maren

I am suddenly aware that my US calendar has Australia Day, January 26 as tomorrow January 26 in Australia is today in real time. May this prayer by DS Allen be a blessing on all of our days .It is … Continue reading →

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Benediction (3rd Sunday in Epiphany, Year B)

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Maren

God, who sent us an ancestor named “Laughter,” also called a prophet like Jonah, and initiated the first discipleship with — two Thunder-kids, a redhead with a rooster-complex, and Andy, best known for borrowing a kid’s lunch. (Still God so … Continue reading →

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In the Land of the Willing

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Maren

  Gifted liturgist, poet and pastor, Kenneth Sehested has followed up, “In the Land of the Living” with “In the Land of the Willing — Litanies, Prayers, Poems, and Benedictions.”  It is a remarkable volume. Let me share three pieces … Continue reading →

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Reflection after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Maren

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is,’What are you doing for others?’’ Martin Luther King, Jr. I celebrate the young woman in the high school chorus at the Martin Luther King service. She’s in front of the alto section in … Continue reading →

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Prayer for heroin addiction – a gloss on Isaiah 53

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Maren

Who has believed what we refuse to see or hear or understand – those who were beautiful children have grown up with tracks under their long sleeves, long pants, with dry mouths, short breath, constricted pupils. Surely, you, O Christ, … Continue reading →

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Archbishop Malkhaz Songulashvili receives Freedom Award

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Maren

We are so happy to share this press release about our dear friend. So many congratulations! Peace Cathedral, January 16, 2015 Georgian Baptist Bishop Receives Freedom Award after Pope Francis Prof. Dr Malkhaz Songulashvili, the Bishop of Tbilisi and the Senior Minister … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Central African Republic

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Maren

(Lament — Psalm 80) Give ear, give eye, give heart, O Shepherd of all people, who names every refugee – Joseph, Mary, who promises hope to every flock. Stir up your might and come to save the Muslims of Central … Continue reading →

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