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A prayer for the Uzbeks and Tajiks fleeing to the border

Source: Al Jazeera O Brother Jesus, who as a child was carried into exile, as when you led Moses and your people out of captivity, remember all those who are deprived of their home or country, who groan under the … Continue reading

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Haiti one month on

“All the religions of Haiti – voodoo, Catholics, Baptists, Protestants – we are all gathered here to pray because Haiti has retained the richness of the eternal spirit,” a preacher told the Agence France Presse news agency. Al Jazeera

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, For love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends. Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Thanksgiving Interfaith Service

Last night my family and I went to an interfaith service here in Albuquerque.  The churches participating were a local Synagogue, our Congregationalist church, a Christian church in Nob Hill, and a Unitarian church.  I sang in a choir made … Continue reading

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Angels in our Midst

I’ve been reading Anne Rice’s “Angel Time”.  The experience of reading a fictional book that discusses angels, and has a primary character who is an angel reminded me of an experience that I had so many years ago. I’m basically … Continue reading

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Helped, Alice Walker

“HELPED are those who are content to be themselves; they will never lack mystery in their lives and the joys of self-discovery will be constant. HELPED are those who love the entire cosmos rather than their own tiny country, city, … Continue reading

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The Prayer of St. Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is … Continue reading

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