Lent 30

Be glorified by the praises of your people, O God Most Holy:Call to the east, to the west, to the north and the south!Call to the ends of the earth for God’s name to be lifted up!God above all the godsFoundation for all lovingkindnessCenter of the orbits of...

Lent 29

“A Prayer from Sarah and Hannah and Elizabeth and…”O God, I come to you with my barrenness,asking for new life beyond my imagining.I wanted to give birth, but I cannot.I wanted to be celebrated, but I am not.I wanted to contribute, but my body is...

Fifth Sunday in Lent

I pray with these hands:for the humility to remain open, unclenched;for the gentleness to touch and care.I pray with these hands cupped,longing for a blessing.I pray with my hands clasped,fingers overlapping:may they have something to hold onto.I pray with my hands...

Lent 28

“Praise in haiku, on Psalm 51″I trust in the dawnto say “God lets you restart.”Praise the Morning Star.Create in me a clean heart, O God.I trust the fresh airto feel the Spirit within.Praise the Holy Wind.Put a new and steadfast spirit within...

Lent 27

When the light of this day is done,can I be with you in the darkness?Will you hold my hand through the darkest valley?When I sit and observe the long shadow of the cross,can you keep me company?Will you watch with me while I consider death?When my breath at last...

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