Monthly Archives: November 2017

Grief’s Shadowed Path, Poems of Loss and Healing by Hilary Smith

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Maren

The biography of Hilary Smith reads like this: The Rev. Dr. Hilary Smith is a writer, poet, theologian and retreat giver.She has previously worked in hospice, hospital, prison and parish ministry. Her particular interest is in supporting people who are … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Child — MEETING JESUS — HUMAN RIGHTS BEHIND BARS

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Maren

Tuesday’s child is full of grace.” For the next three months I am sharing sections from the new book — A Child Laughs — Prayers of Justice and Hope (edited by Maria Mankin and Maren C. Tirabassi) Pilgrim Press, May … Continue reading →

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La celebración del Adviento 2017 (desde Puerto Rico)

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Maren

I am deeply grateful to Pastor Wilma Quiñones Cubero for this celebration of Advent, 2017 written while using her cell phone in Puerto Rico (unable to connect using any other method due to the lack of electricity since hurricane Maria) Pastora … Continue reading →

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Prayer for North Sinai Mosque

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Maren

God, I do not know any Sufi prayers. I think of them as dancers and they have reminded me to dance. I have not listened to these children of yours pray. Now I have heard them cry, so I pray … Continue reading →

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Hoy te vi — Today I saw you — Matthew 25:37-39 from Mexico City

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Maren

With great gratitude to Elizabeth and to Gerardo for the translation! Hoy te vi “Señor, ¿cuándo te vimos con hambre, y te dimos de comer; o con sed, y te dimos de beber? ¿Y cuándo te vimos forastero, y te … Continue reading →

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Lance Muteyo on the Changing of Government in Zimbabwe

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Maren

Lance Muteyo is the Coordinator of Pan African Peace Network and the Trees of Peace Africa. He trains communities in conflict transformation across Africa, Europe and the US. He lives in Harare Zimbabwe with his family.Please read his statement on … Continue reading →

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A Child Laughs — INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS IN CANADA FACING A HORRIBLE TRUTH

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Maren

Tuesday’s child is full of grace.” For the next four months I am sharing sections from the new book — A Child Laughs — Prayers of Justice and Hope (edited by Maria Mankin and Maren C. Tirabassi) Pilgrim Press, May … Continue reading →

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Oración por el ARA San Juan translation by Gerardo Oberman

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Maren

Oh Dios, tú que siempre acompañas a las personas que se aventuran al mar en barcos, oramos con un torbellino en nuestros corazones por las cuarenta y cuatro personas fuera de contacto en el ARA San Juan. Mientras están luchando … Continue reading →

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Prayer for ARA San Juan

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Maren

O God, you who always accompany the people who go down to the sea in ships, we pray with a storm in our hearts for the forty-four out of contact on the ARA San Juan. Whether they are tossing on … Continue reading →

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Improv on Deuteronomy 26, for US Thanksgiving

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Maren

(for so many of my friends, some with and some without documents) When you come to the land where God is calling you to settle in and find an apartment and a job and a complicated new language, while your … Continue reading →

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