As the skies move from daylight to dark, we come to the time of the day to hear my favorite words from the Book of Common Prayer, from the last prayers of the day – Compline. The prayer that follows is from the New Zealand Prayer Book and speaks to my … interaction, both good ...
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It’s been a while since I added a new line to The Prayers Of Our People, and today I’m introducing one for those who are called – each in their own way – to make our world better for all concerned. For those who devote their energies to restoring peace, to helping those who ...
Even though I have seen miraculous healing in my travels, I do not believe in miracle healers. At least not on this side of heaven. There’s even a school in South Carolina where you can go to now to learn to be a faith healer. I don’t believe – in the unseen parts of the ...
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I don’t think I’ve added a benediction here since the Fourfold Franciscan Blessing that got quite a bit of readership and comment as to the origin of the prayer. (I’m not totally convinced who wrote it yet, and that seems immaterial in that I just like it!) A benediction is a very simple prayer at ...
Christ Jesus, In the gospel you assure us: “I will never leave you alone. I will send the Holy Spirit.” For us, the spirit is a support a comforter. By his presence you make your home in us forever. – Amen
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