Tag Archives: Argentina

Recíbenos, sonríenos, bendícenos (Welcome us, smile at us, bless us) Guest post

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Maren

Gerardo Carlos C. Oberman, in the translation of Katie Fiegenbaum — an Invocation from Argentina. Welcome us, smile at us, bless us Welcome us as we arrive, sometimes with the shame of mistakes made, other times with the wounds of … Continue reading →

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For Luke 13:10-17, often called ‘The Bent-Over Woman’ — Guest post, Gerardo Oberman

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Maren

Another poem, appropriate for tomorrow’s lectionary reading from Gerardo Oberman in english translation is by Robert Jordan, from England. You are free! Bent by the cruelty of lifestyles that have no dignity, By impositions that weight too much, By cultural … Continue reading →

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Espiritualidades de resistencia — Guest post from Argentina

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Maren

Gerardo Oberman shares in Red Crearte a true translation of Hebrews 11 Spiritualities of resistance (from Hebrews 11) By faith our eyes can see that which other looks do not cover. It is faith that moves us to resistance, it … Continue reading →

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THE OBLIGATION OF WALKING ON WATER, Guest Post by Pablo Alaguibe of Argentina

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Maren

(with many thanks for the translation by Katie Fiegenbaum, and with most thanks to the amazing ongoing work of Red Crearte — the gracious source and gatherer and open table of liturgy from South America.) Yes. It can be that … Continue reading →

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A Trinitarian Affirmation to go forward from the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, from Argentina

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Maren

  In this season when we consider how it is to work together as God, Godself works together we celebrate justice, reconciliation, dialogue and the tending among all of us for human rights. This affirmation is by Gerardo Oberman and … Continue reading →

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El pan nuestro — Guest Post by Gerardo Oberman of Argentina

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Maren

El pan nuestro Danos, Dios de la tierra y de los trigales, el pan nuestro de cada día. Ese pan que no nos pertenece, que es tuyo y que es generoso, que es pan para compartir, que es pan que … Continue reading →

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“Lo, how a rose e’er blooming — Advent words for the solstice, from Argentina

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Maren

For those in the northern hemisphere facing the solstice Gerardo Oberman’s beautiful words bring joy. Since he lives in Argentina — these flowers are around him. Translator Katie Fiegenbaum who is the vegetable manager for a farm wrote this: …  Funny … Continue reading →

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A Prayer of Benediction for Pentecost from Argentina

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Maren

A Prayer of Benediction for Pentecost by Gerardo Oberman Que la generosidad de tu soplo de vida transforme nuestra vida y la plenifique. Que la fuerza del viento de tu amor nos inunde y nos desborde. Que el fuego de … Continue reading →

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Walls or Hugs — A message to the United States from Argentina

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Maren

A poem for the United States posted originally in Red Crearte by Gerardo Oberman. It makes me weep. It also makes me hope.This is a new translation by Muftiah Martin Kimiti. Walls or hugs Build your wall. We will climb … Continue reading →

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Resources for the Baptism of Christ Sunday

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Maren

Two things to share. The first is by wonderful pastor John Danner of Sanibel, Florida who shapes doxologies each week to fit the theme of a Sunday. This is for the celebration of the Baptism of Christ. The second is … Continue reading →

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