Feast of St. Dominic . . .

 

 

·       May God the Father who made us bless us. 

May God the Son send his healing among us.

May God the Holy Spirit move within us and give us

eyes to see with, 

ears to hear with,

and hands that God’s work might be done. 

May we walk with God and preach the Word of God to all. 

 May the angel of peace watch over us and lead us at

last by God’s grace to the kingdom.  Amen.

Seeing is Believing!

 

Dazzling

Believe me, I know

how tempting it is

to remain inside this blessing,

to linger where everything

is dazzling

and clear.

We could build walls

around this blessing,

put a roof over it.

We could bring in

a table, chairs,

have the most amazing meals.

We could make a home.

We could stay.

But this blessing

is built for leaving.

This blessing

is made for coming down

the mountain.

This blessing

wants to be in motion,

to travel with you

as you return

to level ground.

It will seem strange

how quiet this blessing becomes

when it returns to earth.

It is not shy.

It is not afraid.

It simply knows

how to bide its time,

to watch and wait,

to discern and pray

until the moment comes

when it will reveal

everything it knows,

when it will shine forth

with all that it has seen,

when it will dazzle

with the unforgettable light

you have carried

all this way.

~ written by Jan L. Richardson, and posted on The Painted Prayerbook. http://paintedprayerbook.com/

(inspired by Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36)