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Tag Archives: grief
I grieve for Larry Trent
I grieve with folks from Nogales and Tucson.I grieve with Westwood Hills Churchand with Outdoor Ministries and Faith Formationin the United Church of Christ. I grieve with people you lovedwho live under LA underpasses,those who waited for your sermons,and those … Continue reading
Prayer of Support for Israel’s Day of Mourning
O Holy One, God of peace and comfort,who rests with the sorrows of all your children,we pray for those who grieve todayin Israel’s day of mourningfor the forty-five who died at Mt. Meron,on Lag BaOmer,remembering Shimon bar Yochaicelebrating the Zohar … Continue reading
Guest post — poems from Barbara Messner,
Barbara Messner, Associate Priest in the Parish of Stirling, South Australia, writes this of her poem for this week … “St. Michael and All Angels is the patronal festival for Bridgewater, hence this week’s poem: it helped me explore something … Continue reading
Prayer for Robert Trump
God, into the green summer and the memories of many years, we lift Robert Trump. Under the showers of the Perseids and the passage of monarch wings, we lift Robert Trump. Beyond business or politics, beyond all daily changes, even … Continue reading
Wax and Hope
My many thanks to Todd Jenkins whose words “Wax and Hope”have been a comfort to me in a week of grief. He writes, “Written and prayed, long ago, for a pastor friend who was planning another service of worship and … Continue reading
Sparrows and Peacocks
Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my Monarch, my God. Psalm 84: 3 The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying … Continue reading
A personal post: Busy in Peace – for Diane
I have just a personal poem this week for my best friend of forty years (how can I date that? we met in pre-natal class) Diane Karr, who died on Saturday. Busy in peace A little rest, maybe … Continue reading
Grief’s Shadowed Path, Poems of Loss and Healing by Hilary Smith
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
“Dear Mom…” a letter by Carol Hallman
Frequent poetry contributor here, Carol Hallman has sent a letter, as she says, “something different.” It triggered many thoughts for me about my own mother, about parishioners, and, inevitably, about the healing process of writing such letters when they can … Continue reading
Uncommon Baptist Pastor — Graveside
I love Stephen Price’s poetry. The honesty and vulnerability always touch me deeply. Read more of Stephen’s work here Graveside Solitary veterans who died alone at the VA Tiny infants laid next to teddy bears Friends ravaged by cancer Victims … Continue reading
Gifts in Open Hands 