God of the old and the new, we want to embrace your new way, but we like the old just fine. We repeat tired ideas and resist new possibilities. We hold on to old grudges and resist your word of reconciliation and new life. We are too afraid of … [Continue reading] about confession: holding on
confession: ritual
One: God, you have called us into community, and gifted us with ways to celebrate your presence and to mark our journey. All: Forgive us for the times when we have believed that our way is the only way, trusting in the words and actions … [Continue reading] about confession: ritual
Sunday’s Coming: working toward March 10
So, here's a question. If you pop by Liturgy Link on Mondays, what do you hope to find? Are you looking for lectionary discussion? My take on the RCL (and/or the Narrative Lectionary) for this week, in a sort of commentary-type format? space … [Continue reading] about Sunday’s Coming: working toward March 10
great prayer of thanksgiving: bearing fruit
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. We give you thanks and praise, almighty God, for the gift of your … [Continue reading] about great prayer of thanksgiving: bearing fruit
confession: rationed abundance
One: God, you provide beyond our imagination All: and yet somehow, not quite up to our expectation. One: We desire so many things, forgetting your desires. All: We long to control what you do, how you act, who you … [Continue reading] about confession: rationed abundance
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