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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

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

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

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

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

Inspired – The Bible as Story – Part 3

By The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan   January 29th, 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 It is in the depths of life that we find you, at the heart of this moment, at the center of our soul, deep in the earth and its eternal stirrings. You are the Ground of all being, the Well-Spring of time, Womb of the earth,... Read More
Posted by Mark Hamby at Feb 1

Inspired – The Bible as Story – Part 2

By The Rev. Deacon Joe Dzugan   January 22nd, 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 Light - golden light, fresh from the source. Colors - creation’s colors calling our senses. Life – life in its oneness, life in its manifold oneness all from You. You are the Sun from whom the morning shines; You are th... Read More
Posted by Mark Hamby at Jan 25

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