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Among the many online sites I visit daily, one of the most valuable is Arthur Holquin's substack: Liturgy and Life Here you'll find wise commentary on the juncture of worship, belief and daily life - in equal parts probing and sobering. No surprise, then, that Msgr. Holquin has weighed in sagely on Trump's offer of che
The image above is crown of the King of Norway - until very recently worn by King Harald V. King Harald died on August 28, 2026. I've only recently come across video of his funeral, celebrated in the Evangelical-Lutheran communion. The liturgy is stately, solemn and beautiful in every way. The musical selections are su
If you don't find yourself in this morning's prayer - then thank God and pray for those who do... Lord, for all who struggle through this day, I pray you soften its rough edges... For all who will grieve a loss today, I pray you lift their spirits with your grace... For all who will find today a long day, Lord help the
Two options for prayer this evening... First , a Prayer for First Responders. While 9/11 is a sad and tragic memory for most of us, first responders live in anticipation of just such danger as part of their daily lives... Second , a Prayer for Peace in Our World and in Our Hearts... A Prayer for First Responders Twenty
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I never know where the Spirit may lead me online but last night that path lead to a wonderful video I'd never seen before. I was deeply moved by Fred Rogers' words and - moved to prayer - and for more than 10 seconds! I thought you might have the same experience - actually, I hope you will have the same experience... W
Almighty God, our refuge and our strength, we turn to you as a new year begins as we once again witness the rising of conflict and the fear laid upon ordinary lives. Trusting in your steadfast love, we hold before you our friends and partners across the Middle East, in communities already stretched beyond endurance. Su
On this 25th anniversary of 9/11, I'm offering several starting points for our prayer and reflection. 1) The homily I preached on the 10th anniversary when it fell on a Sunday. 2) A Pause for Prayer in the usual format 3) "When Sudden Terror Tears Apart," a hymn written by Carl Daw just after 9/11/2001 Homily 9/11/11 I
I know you don't take holidays, Lord - not even Christmas or Easter! And I'm guessing you work on Labor Day, too! You're the ultimate worker, 24/7/365: you never clock out! But I gotta say, Lord, (and please be patient with me here) I gotta say that somet...
Morning Coffee by George Mendoza Good morning, good God! It's Labor Day, Lord: summer’s end, fall’s debut, a day off work for all who have a job… Grant a day of rest, Lord, a Sabbath plus, to the weary, overworked, to those who work two jobs or more, to those who toil without joy or with little satisfaction… And I offe
Sometimes, Lord... Sometimes I find I worry - for nothing - for nothing is all that worry can do... And sometimes I find that yesterday's fears - were tamed - while I slept through the night... And sometimes I find I've somehow - survived - last week's unsolvable problem... Far too often I fail to trust - you are with
It's back to school time! Back in the day (well, back in my day) the new school year didn't begin until after Labor Day. Times have changed. (I posted my annual Back To School Prayer s a few weeks ago.) I find myself musing on my own first day of school - now over more than seven decades ago... In September of 1952 my
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