Today’s prayer is the Venite, an excerpt from Psalm 95. Its name is derived from the first word of the Latin text – venite is the command, “Come!” as in, “Come, let us sing to the Lord.” In the Episcopal and Anglican traditions, this prayer is used a canticle or chant in morning prayer, which…
034 Morning Prayer: A Song of Creation
“A Song of Creation” from the Episcopal Church’s Book of Common Prayer (88-90) Invocation Glorify the Lord, all you works of the Lord, * praise him and highly exalt him for ever. In the firmament of his power, glorify the Lord, * praise him and highly exalt him for ever. The Cosmic Order Glorify the Lord, you angels…
033 Morning Prayer: Prayer for Grace
Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. “O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in…
032 Morning Prayer: Your Arms of Love
What is the connection between suffering and love in the Christian tradition? In this episode, Carolyn reflects on Jesus’ suffering on the cross as a reminder of God’s love for us in our despair and a model for how to love those suffering around us. This “prayer for mission” is a perfect way to set…
031 Morning Prayer: The Words of My Mouth
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer” (Psalm 19:14, Book of Common Prayer 40) Mornings are hard. But just like a cup of coffee can get your day rolling, so can even a quick prayer or moment of meditation start…
030 New Year’s w/ St. Edith Stein
What does it mean to love someone who might be different than you? In this episode, I share an anecdote from Edith Stein’s life that demonstrates how we can love those around us to embody God’s love on earth. A Prayer for the First Sunday After Christmas Day Almighty God, you have poured upon us…
029 A Prayer for Light w/ St. Edith Stein
Counting down the days until Christmas? Me, too! Though I love Christmas cookies and Hallmark movies, early sunsets and long nights can quickly get me down. In this episode, we take a look at the symbol of light as a symbol for God in the Christian tradition. Bible Passages John 8:12 (NIV) When Jesus spoke…
028 Advent with St. Edith Stein
Meet my would-be patron saint, Edith Stein, or St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross! Born into a Jewish family in 1891, Stein studied philosophy, served as a nurse during WWI, and fought for women’s suffrage before she converted to Christianity, had a distinguished career in education, and took orders as a Carmelite nun. Murdered at…
027 Gratitude: November #dailyprayerchallenge
Want to take part in the Prayer to Go #dailyprayerchallenge? Get the daily email in your inbox by signing up here! A Prayer of General Thanksgiving Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you have done for us. We thank you for the splendor of the whole creation, for the beauty of…
026 November #dailyprayerchallenge
Why wait until January 1 to make goals, set resolutions, and work on building a happier and healthier life? We have two months left in 2018 – join me in dedicating the last two months of 2018 to developing a strong and loving relationship with God. November’s #dailyprayerchallenge with Prayer to Go centers on autumn as…
025 Be Deeply Loved: Prayer Beads with Kristen Vincent and Prayerworks Studio
“Be deeply loved.” As the Owner and Principal Artisan of Prayerworks Studio, Kristen Vincent is dedicated to helping people connect with the divine through the art and practice of Protestant prayer beads. In addition to selling handcrafted prayer beads, Kristen leads classes, workshops, and retreats on spiritual formation, the art of prayer beads, and healing…
024 Pen and Paper: Writing as a Spiritual Practice
This woman has a way with words. In Episode 024, we meet poet and author S.T. Gibson, who shares how she sees her writing as a spiritual practice. You’ll be drawn in with her poem “Four Apologies to the Trinity” and see yourself in the stunning imagery she uses in her writing. Let yourself be…
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