Dec 11, 2016 | Advent, prayer
Pray for us, Mary, Mother of God. While you rejoice in God’s works and celebrate God’s faithfulness, we wait impatiently for the fullness of Life to be born in a flood of justice. Sing for us, Mary, Mother of God, to gird our spirits with courage and...
Dec 24, 2015 | Advent, Christmas
Bless you, Mary, mother of God, for your courage and effort to give life to God in impossible circumstances: in full knowledge of the glory, in complete certainty of the pain. Bless you, Mary, for bearing God into the world and bless us to follow your...
Jan 12, 2015 | Lent, liturgy, Monday Muse, worship
Barely into the season of Epiphany, it’s a little difficult to believe that Lent is just around the corner — but just around the corner it is, which puts Lenten preparations squarely on the “to do” list for many ministers these days. If...
Jan 7, 2012 | Epiphany, Jesus, women
This little Light of mine, cradled in my arms asleep, I’m gonna shine for you! Little Light, for you I will not rest until the world is a little gentler, a little kinder, a little saner, so that it welcomes you as you grow. Sweet Light, the sun is dim for me...
Feb 26, 2010 | Lent, prayer, women
Beloved Mary, holy Theotokos: I turn to you as to a sister, for words of encouragement and a woman’s perspective. Welcome me in to a moment of silence, a moment of peace, a moment of hush. Teach me your gifts for centering and stillness while the furious winds...
