We pray for the church and its ministries throughout the world. God of hope, fill us with joy and peace, that our paths may be straight in Your ways. May we transcend all forms of fear and hate and sorrow. God of hope, fill us with joy and peace, that our paths may be straight […]
DEAR GOD, WE PRAY WITH FAITH IN THE POWER OF YOUR PRESENCE Today in the hope which Advent brings for the creation of new visions, expectations and possibilities for us and our world. DEAR GOD, WE PRAY WITH FAITH IN THE POWER OF YOUR PRESENCE In our wildest, most daring dreams of peace in the […]
Dearest Lord, we pray that you will make us the instruments of thy peace. Lord, teach us the ways of peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love. Lord, make us the instruments of your peace. Where there is injury, let us sow pardon. Lord, make us the instruments of your peace. Where there […]
On the morning of November 8, 2013, Super Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the central Philippines, causing widespread damage and knocking out power and communications lines. Episcopal Relief & Development’s local partner, the Episcopal Church in the Philippines, is working with the National Council of Churches in the Philippines on a coordinated response under the […]
O Lord, bless your children throughout your church, whether they worship as we do or not, whether they look as we do or not, whether they live as we do or not, so that we may not weary in doing what is right. We give thanks to you, Lord, and call upon your name. […]
May our fears and anxieties be transfigured with your good hope, As we live in you, God of the living May our consciousness reflect your enlightenment, As we live in you, God of the living May we search for those qualities in others that we wish for ourselves As we live in you, […]
Forward Movement is pleased to announce the release of Twelve Days of Christmas Cards, created by the Brothers of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist. Each of the twelve cards includes a stunning photo of an iconic image on one side, and a brief meditation on Faith, Peace, Gratitude and nine more seasonal themes on the other. These business-sized […]
For your church, which collects the wisdom and lessons of the past, for our understanding and communal sharing of your love in service to others. DEAR GOD, WITH GRATITUDE FOR YOUR CONSTANT LOVE, WE PRAY For Peace in the world, that comes from hope in each heart to know your love and pass it to […]
Emmanuel is now flying the pride flag (weather permitting) along with many businesses in Eastsound. Here is a wonderful explanation of what a pleasant surprise this was for a new parishioner that was originally posted on the Integrity blog on September 27. 3,730 miles is the distance from my hometown in Puerto Rico to […]
May we humble ourselves in the knowledge that Your righteousness is more important than being right. Lord, as you call upon us, let us call upon you. May we see an aspect of You and Your Son in everyone, especially [read names on prayer list] Lord, as you call upon us, let us call upon […]