A Prayer for November

by Kimberly Knowle-Zeller November.The changing of the seasons.The coming of winter.The calendar year ending.The church year beginning.We remember the saints as November begins.We give thanks and we remember that Jesus has called us all to be saints. November gives us...

Prayer Before an Election

Lord God, as the election approaches,we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city/state/country,and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.We ask for eyes that are free from blindnessso that we might...

A Franciscan Blessing

May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart. May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom,...

Prayer for the Beginning of Autumn

O God of Creation, you have blessed us with the changing of the seasons.  As we welcome the autumn months, may the earlier setting of the sun remind us to take time to rest.  May the brilliant colors of the leaves remind us of the wonder of...

We Bring Your Love

Loving God, Help usto focus on what we havenot on what is removed or changed. Strengthen us when we feel discouragedor ovewhelmed. Embrace us so that we know your loving presenceswithin us and among us. Walk with us as we bring your loveand carry your light into our...

A Personal Reflection on Holy Conversations

Holy Conversations are an intimate way to come together in small circles to have dialogue between other participants with common faith and values but who had different experiences, different preferences and different needs as it pertains to their Christian journey. I...