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May 24

Inspired – The Bible as Story – Part 13

By The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan May 21st, 2023 Lectio Divina – Divine or Sacred Reading-(Download) Opening PrayerO God of new beginnings, who brings light out of night’s darkness and fresh green out of the hard winter earth, there is barren land between us as people and as nations this day, there are empty stretches of soul within us. Give us eyes to see new dawnings of promise. Give us ears to hear fresh soundings of birth. ... Read More

Posted by Mark Hamby at May 24

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May 16

Inspired – The Bible as Story – Part 12

By The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan May 14th, 2023 Lectio Divina – Divine or Sacred Reading-(Download) Opening PrayerThat hope is deeper than despair, and that creativity surges from unknown depths within us,thanks be to you, O God.In the world this day and in the relationships of men and women everywhere,let there be new stirrings of your liberating Spirit.In the world this day and in the depths of our own souls, let there be new stirrings of your mighty liberat... Read More

Posted by Mark Hamby at May 16

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May 2

Inspired – The Bible as Story – Part 11

By The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan April 30th, 2023 Lectio Divina – Divine or Sacred Reading-(Download) Opening PrayerAll things come from you, O God: the light of the rising sun and the enfolding darkness of night, the lives of those who have gone before and the life of the creatures still to be born.As you blessed us at the beginning of time in the eternal womb of creation, so bless us at the end of time when we journey into the unknown.As you graced us with love... Read More

Posted by Mark Hamby at May 2

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Mar 29

Inspired – The Bible as Story – Part 10

By The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan March 26th, 2023 Lectio Divina – Divine or Sacred Reading-(Download) Opening PrayerLover of the poor, defender of the needy, sanctuary of the rejected: for those who suffer injustice today, for men and women who cannot provide food for their families, and for whole communities who fear today and have no hope for tomorrow, we offer the longings of our hearts in prayer. We seek for them, O God, the gifts that are dear to us: ... Read More

Posted by Mark Hamby at Mar 29

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Mar 21

Inspired – The Bible as Story – Part 9

By The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan March 19th, 2023 Lectio Divina – Divine or Sacred Reading-(Download) Opening PrayerFor the gift of life, of our life, and each life, thanks be to you, O God.Open our hearts to gratitude. Free our minds from greed. Heal our lives with grace.And awaken our souls again to generosity. J. Philip Newell, Celtic Treasure – Daily Scriptures and Prayer, p. 80. Part III - “War Stories” (cont’d)&nbs... Read More

Posted by Mark Hamby at Mar 21

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Mar 15

Inspired – The Bible as Story – Part 8

By The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan March 12th, 2023 Lectio Divina – Divine or Sacred Reading-(Download) Opening PrayerYou are our strength and salvation, O God. You are our hope and deliverer.In the midst of fear and uncertainty in our lives, and when the powerless of the world are overwhelmed by mighty forces, recall us to our true source of help.Awaken us again to your strong presence within us. Awaken us again to hope. J. Philip Newell, Celtic Treasur... Read More

Posted by Mark Hamby at Mar 15

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Mar 8

Inspired – The Bible as Story – Part 7

By The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan March 5th, 2023 Lectio Divina – Divine or Sacred Reading-(Download) Opening Prayer – Prayer of AwarenessThe peace of morning’s stillness, the peace of new beginnings, the peace of heaven’s kiss,to welcome us to this day, to root us in this day, to free us for this day,that we may grow with the greening earth, that we may grow from the ground of glory,that we may grow in grateful wonder of You, Gracious Giver o... Read More

Posted by Mark Hamby at Mar 8

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Mar 1

Inspired – The Bible as Story – Part 6

By The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan February 26th, 2023 Lectio Divina – Divine or Sacred Reading-(Download) Opening Prayer – Prayer of AwarenessAt the beginning of the day we seek your countenance among us, O God,in the countless forms of creation all around us, in the sun’s rising glory, in the face of friend and stranger.Your Presence within every presence, your Light within all light, your Heart at the heart of this moment.May the fresh ligh... Read More

Posted by Mark Hamby at Mar 1

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Feb 15

Inspired – The Bible as Story – Part 5

By The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan February 12th, 2023 Lectio Divina – Divine or Sacred Reading-(Download) Opening Prayer – Prayer of Awareness We wake to the forgiveness of a new day. We wake to the freedom to begin again. We wake to the mercy of the sun’s redeeming light. Always new, always gift, always blessing. We wake to the forgiveness of this new day. John Philip Newell, Praying with the Earth – A Prayerbook for Peace, p... Read More

Posted by Mark Hamby at Feb 15

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Feb 8

Inspired – The Bible as Story – Part 4

By The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan February 5th, 2023 Your browser doesn't support audio. Please download the file: audio/mp3 Lectio Divina – Divine or Sacred Reading-(Download) Opening Prayer – Prayer of Awareness All things come from you, O God, and to you we return. All things emerge in your great river of life and into you we vanish again. At the beginning of this day we wake, not as separate streams but as countless... Read More

Posted by Mark Hamby at Feb 8

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