As we in the US begin not only a New Year but also a new era in our political and national life, I offer again this Prayer for Our Country from the Book of Common Prayer: O God, who has given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech you that we may […]
Book of Common Prayer
Prayers for a Hurting World
I invite you to pray! Whether you believe in a supreme being or not, whether or not you are part of a religious group or congregation, you may feel the need to do something in these trying times. I’m prejudiced, but I believe that my Episcopal tradition offers a rich array of prayers for almost […]
The Place of the Religious Life in the 21st Century
Nuns and monks – perhaps not the first people who come to mind when you think of our modern culture. But quietly and steadfastly, many of these folks daily contribute to society from a standpoint of faith, spirituality and commitment. Here I want to highlight the lives of “my” sisters, the Episcopal order of the Society […]