Prayer

Why Saturday prayers

Prayer - Mary Oliver

It doesn't have to be
the blue iris, it could be
weeds in a vacant lot, or a few
small stones; just 
pay attention, then patch

a few words together and don't try
to make them elaborate, this isn't
a contest but the doorway

into thanks, and a silence in which
another voice may speak.

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Looking over my last week’s entries, I see a theme! Quiet –seems to be the word of the week.

The world is filled with noise. Especially heightened, at the moment, the noise in our lives pushes us one way or pulls us another.

So what can we do to settle the noise, what can we do to help calm the anxious energy that surrounds us? Prayer can be something one does to begin the day, to end the day, or it can be woven throughout all daily activities.

For over 10 years, I have posted an invitation for “Saturday Prayers” on Facebook. Bishop Steven Charleston began this tradition, and through it, I learned how far we can reach and be supportive of one another through a simple invitation. It was and still is an open invitation. No requirements. Welcoming all.

I began to offer “Saturday Prayers” while Bishop Charleston needed to take a leave in 2015. He was encouraging and reinforced the importance of this offering.

When I moved my blog to Substack I decided to offer the practice here as well. No pressure, just an open invitation. Same as before, a place to gather and share concerns and celebrations.

You are welcome.