Vows

Tomorrow I take vows to cross

thresholds

with my spiritual ancestors

of the desert

and of the old Celtic ways

Pledging myself

silent

heart

mind

body

and spirit

in Jesus Compassionate

To be pierced

in simplicity of service

to be awed

in the simplicity of

God's beauty in

the communion of

humanity and creation

With humility

with fear and trembling

that is living with intention

I come before God

family and community

to declare the communion of us with loving

Father Creator

Brother Healer

Mother Sustainer

and the companions before us

around us

and after us

who happily struggle to realize

Emmanuel within us

Amen

Never Forgetting

The patio of our weekend condo looked east across a lake and cypress trees, I had a beautiful sunrise to share Morning Prayer with.

I prayed for all who lost their lives ten years ago today and their loved ones left to mourn them.

I prayed for them all, victims of "powers and principalities".

I prayed that we all answer God's call to mercy, forgiveness and compassion.

I prayed for the courage to live out God's kingdom in my daily living.

I will never forget.

I will never forget God's compassion.

Compassionate love, love and kindness, is joy to the heart of God.

Praying for those who despise you is a song in God's heart.

Sing then!

Sing a joyful song!

Of all the things we can do, mercy and charity will bring us quicker into the heart of God.