Public Shalom – Jan. 21, 2021
“The consequences of justice and righteousness is shalom, an enduring Sabbath of joy and well-being. But the alternative is injustice and oppression, which lead inevitably to turmoil and anxiety, with no chance of well-being… Shalom is never the private property of the few.” -Walter Brueggemann, Peace: Living Toward a Vision, pg. 18-20
Do Not Be Daunted – Dec. 7, 2020
“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.” The above quote is often attributed to the Talmud, but is more accurately described as a loose translation of […]
Draw Me to Yourself – Oct. 16, 2020
In this momentdraw me to yourself, Lord,and make me awarenot so much of what I’ve given as of all I have receivedand so have yet to share.Send me forthin power and gladnessand with great courageto live out in the worldwhat I pray and profess,that, in sharing,I may do justice,make peace,grow in love,enjoy myself,other people,and your […]
I Need to Breathe Deeply – Oct. 14, 2020
Eternal Friend,grant me an easeto breathe deeply of this moment,this light,this miracle of now.Beneath the din and furyof great movementsand harsh newsand urgent crises,make me attentive stillto good news,to small occasions,and the grace of what is possiblefor me to be,to do,to give,to receive,that I may miss neither my neighbor’s giftnor my enemy’s need. Precious Lord,grant […]
