Our 4th Of July blessing is the final two stanzas from the poem “One Today” by Richard Blanco, composed for President Obama’s second inauguration. We are all together under one sky in this nation and in our church, with hope waiting for us to name it. Thank you for being a blessing to all of us at GoodContinue reading “Blessings on this Fourth of July!”
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A Blessing For Independence Day
Our 4th of July blessing is the final two stanzas from the poem “One Today” by Richard Blanco, composed for President Obama’s second inauguration. We are all together under one sky in this nation and in our church, with hope waiting for us to name it. Thank you for being a blessing to all ofContinue reading “A Blessing For Independence Day”
Christmas Grace
Plan to make your Christmas gathering special by setting the table with candles and wine glasses for a Christmas toast. You can have both regular wine and alcohol-free wine available so everyone can make the toast. Invite the oldest, youngest, and newest persons at the table to light a candle and say the blessing below.Continue reading “Christmas Grace”
Independence Day: A reflection by Joan Mitchell, CSJ
This weekend, the people of the United States go to parks, play and swim, eat hot dogs, and watch red, white and blue fireworks cascade, explode, and spill down dark night skies. The Fourth of July celebrates the signing of this nation’s Declaration of Independence from England and George III in 1776. We come toContinue reading “Independence Day: A reflection by Joan Mitchell, CSJ”
Keeping Faith Today 