Tag Archives: Benediction

A benediction in trinity for our days — Guest post, Gerardo Oberman, Argentina

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Maren

Que la ternura de la divinidad creadora nos sostenga en tiempos de cambios y al enfrentar nuevos desafíos. Que la solidaridad del Jesús del camino, que abrazó a sus amigas y amigos, que rió y celebró, compartiendo la mesa y … Continue reading →

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Blessing of the Stars — Guest Post — Benediction from Argentina

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Maren

My joyful thanks to Gerardo Oberman for this blessing which takes me into the New Year with great hope! Bendición de los astros Que la luna que iluminó la noche de los pastores de Belén, abrace tus temores y tus … Continue reading →

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Benediction (a loose translation of Romans 12: 9-18)

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Maren

Let love be genuine … more than just a Face Book post. Don’t be poisoned by what is evil, for good is always a warmer hand to hold. Love one another even when it’s an effort or the other person … Continue reading →

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Reposting Argentina Benediction with photographs

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Maren

Katie Fiegenbaum who translated Gerardo Oberman’s wonderful blessing just returned to the United States from Argentina. She was unable to send pictures because a storm took out her power so I am re-posting the original benediction in both languages with … Continue reading →

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Transfiguration Liturgy from Aotearoa / New Zealand

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Maren

As we plan for Transfiguration Day, these liturgical resources — Call to Worship, Prayer and Blessing by Elaine Bolitho from Aotearoa / New Zealand lift up our spirits before we turn to the journey of Lent. Transfiguration Sunday Let’s go … Continue reading →

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Poem and Benediction for the Epiphany Season from Aotearoa / New Zealand

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Maren

Erice Fairbrother, one of the writers of Gifts in Open Hands from Aotearoa sends a meditation in poem form and a benediction for Epiphany. When time has gone When time has gone And christians find an honest voice To sing … Continue reading →

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Sending Forth and Benediction for the Road, El Camino

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Maren

Sometimes in the publishing of books there are some losses. Because Gifts in Open Hands was a book primarily for an English-speaking readership, when there was a need of space some of the other languages were eliminated. I have always … Continue reading →

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A benediction for the United States, the day before the national elections

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Maren

Kenneth Sehested, pastor at the Circle of Mercy in Asheville, North Carolina in the United States offers a benediction. Blessings are needed to surround that country for this day before the national elections. Benedicere May your home always be too … Continue reading →

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June 11, 2012 Pentecost – the fifteenth day

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Maren

The second chapter of Acts reminds us that the new and fragile Christian community was praying together … And so do we, not only on Pentecost, not only on Sundays, but in all places and times. To guide your prayers … Continue reading →

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June 4, 2012 Pentecost – the eighth day

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Maren

We believe that the words of faith – the words of many peoples in many languages —  speak on, not just on the festival day but on all the days that we journey together. So we share these words. Some … Continue reading →

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