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A Prayer for Women Made Weapons of War
A Prayer for Women made Weapons of War Mothering God, you created us in dignity and diversity to reflect your image. We pray for places in the world where conflict scars your face, where the peace You left us seems beyond reach. Help us to remember your daughters, whose bodies are landscapes for war. Guard…
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Breath
I am convicted by the events of this week and inspired by earlier reflections of the Rev. Paulette Brown, towards offering an unfinished Pentecost prayer of sorts: Breath. Today we receive the Breath of God, the Spirit who rages, disturbs, converts and consoles. Breath of God. What does it mean to claim this? Surely it…
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For All Who Mother
For All Who Mother, Creator, we give thanks for all those who mother in diverse and wonderful ways. May we find words and ways to express our gratitude. For the mothers who build peace all around the world that the lives of their children might be transformed. May the origins of this day be honored…
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A Pandemic Alleluia
A Pandemic Alleluia This year it is, at best, a whisper– our pandemic Alleluia. A song on mute, words mouthed. The shadow of death, too long. The sound of grief, too loud. Maybe if we start small, a tentative thumbs up, a muttered “yes” a heart felt “thank you” a smile of recognition across a…
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