Christ Jesus, You gave your life so that every human being may know that they are loved by God. We entrust to you all those who are undergoing – war – injustice – hunger – or fear of the future. And we listen to your voice when you tell us: I need you. I place ...
My thoughts paused for just a second over a few verses from the Psalm reading for today. I woke up this morning the same as I went to sleep last night, haunted by sorrow and fears of politics. Politics made me afraid. The politcal milieu has become such a whirlwind of negativity that it makes ...
I’ve admired this group for more years than I can count. They rose from the GMC (Gay Men’s Chorus) movement of the 1980s after the assassination of Harvey Milk, in San Francisco. In those days, a group of men found solace in the seething anger of those days by joining together on the steps of ...
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In our troubles, you are our strength. And in our sorrows, our consolation. (alleluia alleluia) The Psalmist reminds us in this verse that the Maker – the Center – is both our go-to for the inspirational hutzpah we need to get through the day, and is also our consoler – our cheerleader – ...
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Jesus, our Peace: If there is any doubt in us, you do not love us any less. We wish to find life in your words: “Whoever gives their life for love of me, the risen Lord, will find it.” – Amen When you imagine what the words in the prayer mean by “gives their life,” ...
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