Prayer List
Friends, as we work toward a safer and more peaceful 2021, may this blessing guide us on our journey.
A journey can become a sacred thing:
Make sure... to take time
to bless your going forth,
to free your heart of ballast
so that the compass of your soul
might direct you toward
the territories of spirit
where you will discover
more of your hidden life,
and the urgencies that deserve to claim you.
May you travel in an awakened way,
gathered wisely into your inner ground;
that you may not waste the invitations
which wait along the way to transform you.*
*This poem "For The Traveler" was written by the late Irish poet John O'Donohue.
This week we pray for:
Bragg McLeod, Gracie's Grandfather
Bragg passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, after spending the day Monday surrounded by his children. Prayers of comfort and strength for all of his family through this difficult time.
James William Owens, father of Jason Owens
James William Owens passed away after a period of declining health on December 29. Prayers of peace and comfort for Jason and their family as the grieve his dad.
Eric, Linda Barbu's nephew
Eric's biopsy results indicated cancer. Prayers for strength and comfort as he undergoes further testing to determine next steps.
Kathy, Linda Barbu's older sister
Prayers for Kathy who began chemotherapy today.
Family members of Dorothy and Bob Iams
Prayers for Bob's brother Bill, who is in a nursing home after a recent hospitalization with Covid. Prayers are welcome for Dorothy's older sister Eileen who is in hospice care for Alzheimers and is healing from Covid.
Stan, Caryl Slater's husband
Stan is still in rehab at Smithville-Western after his ankle surgery making good progress. Continued prayers for comfort and healing.
As Covid infection rates remain high and on the rise in many places in our state, nationally and across the world, we pray for healthcare workers who are stretched beyond capacity. Let us do our part in keeping everybody safe by wearing masks and staying at home.
We also pray for all of us as we grapple with the weight of all the uncertainty and loss. We pray for our democracy to be upheld. May we be mindful especially of those who have lost loved ones, who are alone, without support and care during these days. Let us sow seeds of hope and joy through small acts of kindness and love!
