Liturgy There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. We have walked and lived in darkness, but we have seen a great light… For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. The Wise Men and […]
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Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 11.22.2015
Liturgy O Lord, open our eyes that we may see the needs of refugees; open our ears that we may hear people’s cries for justice; open our hearts that we may assist sojourners near and far. Show us where love, hope and faith are needed. Use us as ministers of your healing. Let us not be afraid to protect the […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 11.15.2015
Liturgy We stand before the Holy One Sometimes awe-struck, sometimes mystified We hear a voice calling our names Sometimes we are scared. Sometimes we are comforted. Today we ask that our fears be quelled, our minds be sharpened, our ears ready to listen, and our hearts opened to the One that beckons our name. Holy One, intervene as needed. Enliven […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 11.08.2015
Liturgy Our God, we give you thanks: For those who sit, wait, and listen on our behalf, when others pursue busyness For those who love in ways that go beyond convenience and expectations Thank you for the Mary’s in our lives and our church. Help us get over ourselves enough to be able to sit in your presence, like Mary […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 11.01.2015
Liturgy On this day, All Saints Day, we remember and honor all the saints, known and unknown, those that have paved the way before us, and those that walk within our midst O Lord our God, We thank you for the many people throughout the ages Who have followed your way of life joyfully: For the many saints and martyrs, […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 10.25.2015
Liturgy Our heavenly Father, we dare to imagine a world where hunger has no chance to show its face. We dare to dream of a world where war and terror are afraid to leave their mark. We long to believe in a world of hope unchained and lives unfettered. We dare to share in the creation of a world where […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 10.18.2015
Liturgy Christ Jesus, we dare to believe in the things we can not see: In your love for us, in your love for those around us, in the hope of eternity. We dare to believe that another world is possible, that suffering can end, that we can play a part in the kingdom to come. We dare to believe in […]