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Tag Archives: Puerto Rico
Prayer in the midst of Hurricane Fiona
God, stormwalker and guide,we pray for Puerto Rico,powerless because the electrical grid is down,but with the power of peoplecaring for one another,putting plans in placeto house people, bring food and water,contact all who live alone,even shelter the parrots. In this … Continue reading
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Renewing our Baptism
In Puerto Rico, the old baptizer’s saints day is the greatest of celebrations. On Fiesta de San Juan Bautista, people gather at the beaches and at midnight the walk backward into the ocean and let themselves fall. This is my … Continue reading
Prayer for Puerto Rico
God, for the beauty of Puerto Rico, for the whispers of taíno heritage, for dawn over water, for mountains and shores for the royal poinciana on the hills, the song of the coqui, the orchids and parrots, we give thanks. … Continue reading
Elijah’s prayer for January 8, 2020
God, today I pray Elijah’s prayer. I affirm that you are not in the fire — not in Australia, not in a city apartment, but you are with those who flee and those who rescue. You are not in the … Continue reading
La celebración del Adviento 2017 (desde Puerto Rico)
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
Sorrowful mystery, for Puerto Rico
Ave Maria, empty of storm. Magnificat-singer of the poor and fearful, you are with Puerto Rico. Blessed are your children who truly care for those without water, and blessed are those who give fruit, bread, gasoline, a road cleared. Jesus, … Continue reading
Fireflies — reflection by Elena Huegel
Elena Huegel is an old correspondent of mine. Raised in Mexico, just saying good-bye to 20 years of Ministry in Chile, most of it at the Shalom Center in the Andes Mountains and working with children and going forward into … Continue reading
Prayer for Puerto Rico before Hurricane Irma
May they who wait upon the storm renew their strength. May they lifted up on wings of community above the winds, above the eye, above the floods. May they run to care for others, never too weary, and may they … Continue reading
Affirmation of Faith by Youth
During the Assembly of the Alliance of Presbyterian and Reformed Churches in Latin America (AIPRAL), a Pre-Assembly of youth took place. During this time they were guided in reflection and prayer by the pastor Jorge Zijlstra. As one of the … Continue reading
Gifts in Open Hands 