epiphany
So I’m sitting in a hotel room in Portland, Oregon, somewhere I didn’t know I’d be a week ago. I was supposed to be at Memorial University in St. John’s Newfoundland, doing the theme presentation for a youth event. Unfortunately the event got cancelled, and I was reminded that this event, Come to the Feast, was happening in Portland, and I had an ( Read more... )
Pain must never be taken philosophically; otherwise it isn't pain, we haven't been opened up. The more human we become the more likely we are to suffer. Approachable means vulnerable, woundable, not made hard by a history of abuse, but like old leather, made softer, more comfortable to be near.
- from Notes on Love and Courage by Hugh Prather
Psalm 23
God is our Mother, we shall not want.
She brings us rest, peace, and truth.
For the sake of justice in the world
She calls us forth to be liberators.
When we walk through anguished streets
cluttered with lies and brokenness,
we won’t be afraid
because God is like us.
She holds us to her heart and breasts.
She comforts us.
She cares for us to care for each other.
She feeds us, loves us, heals us in the presence of the World.
Yes, for all to see.
God is good to us.
Our lives continue to overflow with her blessings.
God has called us to be truth-tellers.
We answer that call.
Goodness and mercy go with us each day of our lives.
We live in God’s heart forever.
- Shelley A Hamilton, from: Birthings and Blessings: Liberating Worship Services for the Inclusive Church, Rosemary Catalano Mithchell & Gail Anderson Ricciuti
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Thank you for that kind of thoughtfulness... it helps a lot... the great support of so many reminds me that I am really not alone in anything... which makes me feel ready to tackle anything :-)
I'm here with your sis in NYC now, and having a good time (well, when we're done our meetings and having drinks at least!) Lots of nostalgia about past adventures...
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