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benediction

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 06.15.14

Liturgy Oh God, we praise you: for the rising sun that warms us and brings life and growth to the cold earth; for the morning dew that freshens the grass and flowers of the fields; for the gathering light by which to work to earn our daily bread. We bless you: for the light of Christ that casts out fear […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 6.08.14

Liturgy Holy One, For all of the ways you speak to us – in the rushing wind, in dancing flames, in the words of friends and loved ones, and in all that transcends language, we give you thanks. Give us eyes to see your story, a story of redemption that works in our lives each day. Give us ears to […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 6.01.14

Liturgy We believe that God the Father, Good Creator and giver of life, Calls us to love all creation And care for it as respectful stewards, To do justice, to love mercy, And to walk humbly with God. We believe that Jesus Christ, Sent from God to save and lead us, Teaches us to love God with heart, soul, mind, […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 05.25.14

Liturgy The Word you spoke, and keep speaking, O God, is the life, the sustenance, of all that is – seen and unseen. The Life you gave, and keep giving, O Christ, is the recreation, the renewed birth of every broken, wounded and sinful creature. The breath you breathed, and keep breathing, O Spirit, is the inspiration for creativity, compassion […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 05.18.14

Liturgy We are not eye-witnesses to an event, as were Mary and the disciples; we have not journeyed through a dangerous city to seek answers or consolation; we have not seen angels gathering at the rim of this day, or wept in the garden this morning because we could not find Him. But we are here to attest to a […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 05.11.14

Liturgy Sisters and brothers,
this is the joyful gathering of the people of God,
a table prepared for us in the presence of enemies and hardships,
a banquet of love in the face of hatred. Here God’s love for us overflows,
and here we find the depth of his kindness and mercy
as we share this strange and wonderful feast in God’s house. Let us […]

Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 05.04.14

Liturgy We believe in God, who speaks through the prophets and lifts our gaze up to high and beautiful paths and peaks. We believe in Christ Jesus, free of corruption yet willingly numbered among the sinners, baptized in the waters of the Jordan. We believe in the Spirit, who rested on Jesus like a dove, and inspired him with such […]