Prayer is as natural as breathing for some people and a huge mystery to others. I find it fascinating that the lectionary puts Hannah’s story with predictions about the end of the world. Hannah went to pour out her broken heart to God and Eli thought she was drunk. Later, after her prayers are answered, … Read More
Come, let us unite in prayer for the church throughout the world. (silence or a time for people to quietly give voice to their concerns) Gracious God, many voices cry out to you, and you hear us all. Grant us the grace and wisdom to honor and celebrate all who gather at your table. O … Read More
Come, let us unite in prayer for the church throughout the world. (silence or a time for people to quietly give voice to their concerns) God of creation who celebrates unity and diversity, we lift up to you the entire body of Christ in its many forms. Grant us the courage to honor differences and … Read More
This week I am adding a bonus post. I really struggled with how to capture in words my thoughts and feelings entangled in the lectionary readings and various events of the week. I really should know by now that when this happens and I cannot express things in prose, I should step back and let … Read More
RCL – Year B – Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost – August, 19, 2012 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 with Psalm 111 or Proverbs 9:1-6 with Psalm 34:9-14 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58 The Olympics are over and the feelings of camaraderie and unity they inspired are fading quickly. A man walked into a conservative research center and fired on … Read More
RCL – July 1, 2012 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 with Psalm 130 or Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15, 2:23-24 or Lamentations 3:23-33 with Psalm 30 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Mark 5:21-43 When I sit down to write this blog, I usually review the news for the week because I can’t quite recall … Read More