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Category Archives: prayer
When God is not there or here
Sometimes prayer is slugging it out, slogging through; having all the principalities and powers, all the demons of the air we don’t believe in any more—we believe in bankers and politicians—arrayed against us, waiting for the opening bell, waiting to pounce and … Continue reading
Praying to the Earth Goddess?
Our Lady of Guadalupe appearing to Juan Diego 2:09 a.m. A prayer journal No trumpets on street corners here. Just notes for a sort of science project. My father was converted from Catholicism, maybe as a young adult, I think. … Continue reading
Preaching and Praying for Money—Yuck!
I wrote the following for Trinity United Methodist’s capital campaign. A big part of their effort will provide critically needed parking. Why do we care about 93 new asphalt rectangles? Because they represent about 200 more people who can attend … Continue reading
Blooms from my Rosary garden
Here are some pics. My beloved bought the camera to say TY for my help with a church staff retreat she recently conducted. On the left is the first real rosary we built together. I like the large Hail Mary … Continue reading
To Bead or Knot to Bead, that’s not the Question
You can find out more about these for real gorgeous knotted rosaries at Rosaryworkshop here. Any resemblance to mine is imaginary. I finished my first string of practice knots that end in a circle like a rosary. It’s brown #36 twine, … Continue reading
Is it bull or is it beseeching?
I am the ground of your beseeching. Beseeching is a true and gracious, enduring will of the soul, united and joined to our Lord’s will by the sweet, secret operation of the Holy Spirit. In what manner and how should … Continue reading
I’ve got a patron saint of my very own!
For the sake of variety I use the Glenstal Book of Prayer some. It’s produced by a Benedictine community of that name in County Limerick, Ireland. The publisher is suckering us a little, knowing the current popularity of all things Celtic … Continue reading
Thanks bead to God!
3:38 a.m. The house is still. A nightlight glows in the hall. Outside thunder grumbles, lightning peeks in the windows. Gustav ravages the Gulf. Lord, have mercy. On the coffee table in plastic bags lies the booty of yesterday’s raids on … Continue reading
Of prayers and paper clips
William Congdon, crucifix 64, 1973. webpage here. (I didn’t see permissions policy or copyright notice. I’ll be glad to abide by one if copyright holder lets me know.) I’m learning to pray using the Catholic Rosary as a “method”—the … Continue reading