Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen.
Author: Ed Frost
Does God have a Name?
In an interactive sermon on the titles of Jesus, a church member asked why does Jesus have so many names? It was a good question. On reflection, Jesus had one name: Jesus, but many titles, (Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, The Good Shepherd, etc.) Similarly for God Himself. In scripture His people actually used names for… Continue reading Does God have a Name?
Quietness
I’ve not blogged for 30 days, which feels like an age. In that time my life has been radically altered. The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic has swept our society, deluged my hospital; my wife has moved out to my son’s home and my son has moved in with me, as our family adjusts to coral those… Continue reading Quietness
Anne Lamott on Suffering and Action
Most of us have figured out that we have to do what’s in front of us and keep doing it… Every time we choose the good action or response, the decent, the valuable, it builds, incrementally, to renewal, resurrection, the place of newness, freedom, justice… In the aftermath of loss, we do what we’ve always… Continue reading Anne Lamott on Suffering and Action
The Other Side of the Virus, An Opportunity to Awaken… by Fr. Richard Hendrick, OFM
Yes there is panic buying.
Yes there is sickness.
Yes there is even death.
But,
A Prayer for Inner Peace
I weave a silence on to my lipsI weave a silence into my mindI weave a silence within my heartI close my ears to distractionsI close my eyes to attractionsI close my heart to temptations Calm me, Lord, as you calmed the storm;still me, Lord, keep me from harm. Let all the tumult within me… Continue reading A Prayer for Inner Peace
Real Heroes
If it’s not practical, it’s not spiritual
“If it’s not practical, it’s not spiritual” is a phrase captured by a much respected member of a church I am associated with. I love this sentiment. I’d like to rephrase it in a positive voice: “If it’s spiritual, it’s practical”. It’ll be no surprise to anyone who knows me that I love pastoral theology.… Continue reading If it’s not practical, it’s not spiritual
E.B. White on ‘hope’
“As long as there is one upright man, as long as there is one compassionate woman, the contagion may spread and the scene is not desolate. Hope is the thing that is left to us, in a bad time. I shall get up Sunday morning and wind the clock, as a contribution to order and… Continue reading E.B. White on ‘hope’
Pandemic by Lynn Ungar
Pandemic by Lynn Ungar
What if you thought of it
as the Jews consider the Sabbath—
the most sacred of times?