The Sacred Tree – June 15, 2021
Earth Prayer Hey! Lean to hear my feeble voice. At the center of the secret hoop You have said that I should make the tree to bloom.With tears running, O Great Spirit, myGrandfather, With running eyes I must say The tree has never bloomedHere I stand, and the tree is withered. Again I recall the […]
A World of Prayer – June 14, 2021
Lord, the air smells good today, straight from the mysterieswithin the inner courts of God.A grace like new clothes thrownacross the garden, free medicine for everybody.The trees in their prayer, the birds in praise,the first blue violets kneeling.Whatever came from Being is caught up in being, drunkenlyforgetting the way back. –Rumi, in Earth Prayers From […]
Mirrors of Splendor
When John’s book was written, five generations had passed since the young rabbi taught. What stories would be remembered? His words and movements echoed still, like a bronze bowl singing as the wooden striker makes sweeping arcs around its rim. Jesus is praying to his Love, the Friend who’s heart beats within him, on behalf […]
Breathe Into Me – Apr. 16, 2021
O God, empty me of angry judgmentsand aching disappointments,and anxious trying,and breath into mesomething like quietness and confidence,that the lion and the lamb in memay lie down togetherand be led by a trustas straightforward as a little child. Catch my pride and doubt off guardthat, at least for the moment,I may sense your presenceand your […]
