Category Archives: prayers

a visit from a noble knight

Christmas Day, 2011 On Christmas night, I received a most blessed visit from a noble knight. Lady Sharon of the Knights of the Pain Table graced me with a long phone visit. We are almost half a world away from each … Continue reading →

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on the turntable

…thinking of my friend–   Godspeed, Dr. Gary Wright…           UNTRAVELED WORLDS Chorus Angelicus, directed by Paul Halley 1 November 2000 AWAY FROM THE ROLL OF THE SEA (Allister MacGillivray) Small craft in a harbour that’s still … Continue reading →

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10 things i hate about MS

10 things I hate about MS: 1. Sometimes I can’t feel the physical touch of those I love. 2. The fatigue takes away from playtime with my grandson. 3. I can’t read for hours like I used to. 4. Most … Continue reading →

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my buddy has crossed over…

Luther Jay Hawk  April 1994    –    December 2008 “I think God will have prepared everything for our perfect happiness. If it takes my dog being there [in Heaven], I believe he’ll be there.”  (Rev. Billy Graham) Thanks be to God … Continue reading →

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on the night table

The Night Offices     Prayers for the Hours       from Sunset to Sunrise       Phyllis Tickle       Oxford University Press, 2006        The Night Offices, Prayers for the Hours from Sunset to Sunrise, is a lovely spiritual companion for peace-pilgrims,  faith-walkers, and  “night owls.” … Continue reading →

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a bit of frost on christmas

  Photo borrowed From A Thin Place  Christmas Trees The city had withdrawn into itself  And left at last the country to the country;  When between whirls of snow not come to lie  And whirls of foliage not yet laid, … Continue reading →

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For Lady Sharon in Camelot…

For Lady Sharon in Camelot… “Refuse to fall down. If you cannot refuse to fall down, refuse to stay down, If you cannot refuse to stay down, lift your heart toward heaven and like a hungry beggar, ask that it … Continue reading →

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home from grannyland

I made it back to the sandhills in segments this week: Grannyland to Charlotte; then Charlotte to home. Other than being miserable without my little grandprince, I am feeling much better. My dogs were happy to see me, I think; except … Continue reading →

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godspeed, luciano

Miserere, miserere Miserere, misero me Peró brindo allá vita http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCIs3yG9DCs

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morning mail

Forwarded to me by a friend: From Life Prayers, by Judy Chicago And then all that has divided us will merge And then compassion will be wedded to power And then softness will come to a world that is harsh … Continue reading →

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God, didn’t you hear us calling you?

Ni dyar’izuba, Rizagaruga, Hejuru yadju, Nduzaricyeza ricyeza. When will the sun rise again? Who will reveal it us again?   Someone sent me this video. It speaks for itself. If you can handle more, then read “Left to Tell” by … Continue reading →

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the girl in beirut, update

Hey — Just wanted to let you know that we landed safely in Istanbul.  Apparently, we left Lebanon just in time, as there was more fighting in Tripoli.  Thank goodness.  I’ll be sure to email you before we leave the … Continue reading →

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16 April 2007

In nomine Patris, et Fili, et Spiritus Sancti. For the truth of love and compassion to embrace those who are in most need of your mercy; for the light of redemption and rescue to pierce the darkness of all who … Continue reading →

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