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“Selfie” Prayers behind me
So this morning’s Psalm got me started – and not in a welcome way. As I turned to my scriptural journal to record some thoughts prompted by the psalmist’s cry to cry no more, I was greeted by a reflection … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, God, Holy Spirit, lectionary readings, pray, prayer, Psalm, Psalm 6, psalter, scripture, time, WORD, worship
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Be joyful in the Lord, all you…
Psalm 100 Jubilate Deo 1 Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; * serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. 2 Know this: The Lord himself is God; * he himself has made us, … Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Common Prayer, childhood, church, Holy Spirit, lectionary readings, love, pray, prayer, Psalm, worship
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O Lord, my God, my Savior, by day and night I cry to you.
Psalm 88: 1 O Lord, my God, my Savior, * by day and night I cry to you. 2 Let my prayer enter into your presence; * incline your ear to my lamentation. 3 For I am full of trouble; … Continue reading
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Tagged #cloudsofwitnesses, abba father, Holy Spirit, lament, lectionary readings, love, pause button, prayer, Psalm, scripture, worry
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Wondering and Wandering: Finding my way back to this space
Before getting to today’s readings I spent the morning responding to emails, composing cover letters to congregations where my name has been submitted for consideration, made some follow-up phone calls to my insurance company, then selected from my online newspapers … Continue reading
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Tagged lectionary readings, Psalm, theolgoical reflection, WORD
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Getting to know Paul
Several months ago I participated in step one of the wider diocesan process of electing a new bishop in what is called ‘Walkabouts’. The purpose of Walkabouts is for clergy, delegates and members of the Episcopal Church in one region … Continue reading
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Tagged Backstory, BIBLE, context, lectionary readings, Lord, mystery, Paul, pause button, scripture, self-righteous, Spirit, WORD
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“…because he delighted in me”…ugh, not feeling it
Psalm 18:20 He brought me out into an open place; * A year ago this week I paused at Psalm 18 to reflect in my personal scriptural journal on this first line of the last couplet and specifically at the … Continue reading
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Tagged broad place, God, Holy Spirit, lectionary readings, love, pause button, pray, Psalm, Spirit, Ugh
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No conversation, angry or loving = No relationship
A loved one recently texted to me, “no more,” adding that they “didn’t care or want to talk any more.” They had reached a point – the point – where they just didn’t have the patience to connect with me … Continue reading
Courtesy Calls: how do you pronounce ‘Chrysostom’?
During the discernment process for ordination to the priesthood, I attended a weekend with others who were discerning the same call. These ‘discernment weekends’ are scheduled annually for the coming together of aspirants (that’s what I was) with a committee … Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Common Prayer, discernment, lectionary readings, liturgy, prayer
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Your faithful servants bless you
Psalm 145:9 The Lord is loving to everyone * and his compassion is over all his works. 10 All your works praise you, O Lord, * and your faithful servants bless you. 11 They make known the glory of your … Continue reading
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Tagged anointed, blessing, First Blessing, God's church, holy, Holy Spirit, lectionary readings, Priest, Psalm, WORD
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