Abiding in Hope

One of my favorite “comfort movies” is a sweet little gem from 2000 starring Edward Norton (who also directed), Ben Stiller, and Jenna El...

Almighty God, who sends your Spirit to shade and shield us, we praise you for watching over us through the night. Fill our hands and h...

Most Merciful One, we offer You our hearts overflowing with praise for your goodness. We give You thanks for the gift of this day, ...

Almighty God, You created us in freedom, and called us to live in truth: may all that we do bring glory to your Name. You send us ma...

One of the things I liked to do when I was a kid was to make models. When I saved up my money from babysitting or mowing lawns, if I coul...

Almighty One, You have searched us out and known us, and nonetheless loved us as your very own, and the miracle of your love leaves us...

Almighty God, the curtain of sleep parts from our eyes, and the veil of night is lifting: shine forth your glory upon us and enlight...

Most Merciful God, You are are home and our refuge: we gather in peace to worship and praise You. Before You, O God, we bow our hea...

Almighty God, accept our offered thanksgiving for your mercies, renewed every moment. Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised, th...

We lift our hearts with the gathering light, and offer our prayers with the rising mist. Happy are we who rest in your embrace, O Lord,...

With gratitude we embrace this day, Most Merciful Creator, and together we offer You our praise and thanksgiving. Envelop us in your ...

Most precious Savior, Brother Jesus, Love Incarnate: guide me in paths of wonder and grace today. To you I lift up my soul: accept m...

There are definitely a lot of things that are not true about the image we have in our heads of our gospel reading today. Before we ...