Scribe on February 4th, 2012

God of Peace, Your mercy is without limits. And we would like all human beings to experience it. Send your spirit of love to renew the face of the earth. – Amen    

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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 [...]

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Scribe on December 30th, 2011

So many people in the world who need our help. So many needs around us that far-outweigh our personal resources. It seems like such a huge, overwhelming task that we often step away – afraid to even begin. The answer can be quite simple. ——- Christ Jesus, We are at times like strangers on this [...]

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Scribe on December 25th, 2011

One of the greatest inspirational songs I’ve ever heard was one that WETA-FM in Washington, DC played every morning at 6:00 am for many years. I’m not sure if they still do, but in those early training school days of my retail career, I was up in suit-and-tie and on my way to class with [...]

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Scribe on August 10th, 2011

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 [...]

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