Blue Ocean Daily Prayer: Recent Episodes
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An 8–10 minute guided daily prayer, including: Sarum Prayer, brief meditations, Psalm and Words of Jesus portions, prayer for loved ones, and Serenity Prayer. Written format available.
Lent Day 40 (Saturday) …on giving God, and ourselves, a rest from our prayingA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 40 The Sarum Prayer (adapted, to give God a rest from our praying) God is in my head—and in my understanding God is in my eyes—and in my lookingGod […]
Lent Day 39 (Friday) …on being, pleaseA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 39 The Sarum Prayer (a stripped down Good Friday version) God be, God be.God be,God be.God be. Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick, by Emily Swan I breathe in strength as I stand today:Calling on the […]
Lent Day 38 (Thursday) …on retracing Jesus’s final daysA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 38 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in my thinkingGod […]
Lent Day 37 (Wednesday) …on learning from our enchanted world ancestorsA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 37 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in […]
Lent Day 36 (Tuesday) …on slipping into the mystery of incarnationA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 36 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in […]
Lent Day 35 (Monday) …on the effect of praying certain prayersA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 35 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in […]
Lent Day 34 (Saturday) …on the wonders that lie hidden beneath our feetA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 34 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my […]
Lent Day 33 (Friday) …on entering a cloud of their witnessA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 33 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in […]
Lent Day 32 (Thursday) …on a possible move to Otherwhere A reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 32 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in […]
Lent Day 31 (Wednesday) …on having company for departure dayA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 31 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in my […]
Lent Day 30 (Tuesday) …on the cost of discipleshipA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 30 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in my thinkingGod […]
Lent Day 29 (Monday) …on facing reality in hope of meeting God thereA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 29 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my […]
Lent Day 28 (Saturday) …on imagination maladyA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 28 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in my thinkingGod be at […]
Lent Day 27 (Friday) …on actually finding the word on the tip of your tongueA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 27 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be […]
Lent Day 26 (Thursday) …on the myth of the heart-head divideA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 26 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in […]
Lent Day 25 (Wednesday) …on the heart-thinking of desireA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 25 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in my thinkingGod […]
Lent Day 24 (Tuesday) …on feeling your voice in your chestA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 24 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in […]
Lent Day 23 (Monday) …on the thinking heartA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 23 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in my thinkingGod be […]
Lent Day 22 (Saturday) …on the speaking we do inside our headsA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 22 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and […]
Lent Day 21 (Friday) …on being prepared to speak a contrary wordA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 21 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and […]
Lent Day 20 (Thursday) …on our limited command of the English languageA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 20 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and […]
Lent Day 19 (Wednesday) …on singing our way out of a bad moodA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 19 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my […]
Lent Day 18 (Tuesday) …on overcoming the intimidation factorA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 18 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in my thinkingGod […]
Lent Day 17 (Monday) …on being at a loss for wordsA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 17 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in […]
Lent Day 16 (Saturday) …on the desire to be seenA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 16 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in my […]
Lent Day 15 (Friday) …on the border between two kinds of lookingA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 15 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and […]
Lent Day 14 (Thursday) …on the wonders wrought by lookingA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 14 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in my […]
Lent Day 13 (Wednesday) …on feeling more connected to our surroundingsA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 13 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in […]
Lent Day 12 (Tuesday) …on a pre-modern take regarding our eyesA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 12 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in […]
Lent Day 11 (Monday) …on praying with our eyes openA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 11 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in my […]
Lent Day 10 (Saturday) …on sharing God’s delight in understandingA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 10 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in my […]
Lent Day 9 (Friday) …on an open theory of mindA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 9 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in my […]
Lent Day 8 (Thursday) …on what a bold prayer this really isA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 8 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and […]
Lent Day 7 (Wednesday) …on the humility and curiosity required by understandingA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 7 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and […]
Lent Day 6 (Tuesday) …on the lovely gift of understandingA reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 6 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and in my […]
Lent Day 5 (Monday) …on getting acquainted with the first line A reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 5 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my heart—and […]
Lent Day 4 …on prayer as a bodily function A reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 4 The Sarum Prayer If you like, pray the Sarum Prayer with a continued focus on the breath: on the inbreath “God be in my,” on the outbreath “—and in my…” Either pray each […]
Lent Day 3 …on the value of very old prayers A reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 3 The Sarum Prayer If you like, pray the Sarum Prayer with a continued focus on the breath: on the inbreath “God be in my,” on the outbreath “—and in my…” Either pray […]
Lent Day 2 …on the value of keeping a few set prayers handy A reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 2 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my mouth—and in my speakingGod be in my […]
Ash Wednesday, 2021 …on the point of prayer in the first place A reading from God be in My Head: The Sarum Prayer, Day 1 The Sarum Prayer If you like, pray the Sarum Prayer with a continued focus on the breath: on the inbreath “God be in my,” on the outbreath “—and in my…” […]
Our Meditation podcast for today is by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. For Mondays and Fridays we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. Rabbi Cooper wrote this meditation “Practicing […]
From the East Syrian Orthodox Offices Strengthen, O our Lord and our God, our weakness in thy compassion, and comfort and help the wants of our soul in thy loving kindness; waken the sleep of our thoughts and lighten the weight of our limbs. Illuminate the darkness of our minds, and stretch forth your […]
A meditation from Emily. Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in strength as I stand today:Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living WaterBelieving in the Threeness,Witnessing the OnenessOn my way to meet you face to face. Words of the Followers Portion: Our Scripture reading today comes from Acts 17: […]
Welcome to daily prayer for Thursday using The Divine Hours compiled by Phyllis Tickle, a mystic, who was also a dear friend of Blue Ocean. For Phyllis, this form of prayer became (over time) not just “saying our prayers”—which is what it feels like at first, but it became a portal into a deeper […]
We have a few more weeks of The Divine Hours for our Wednesday and Thursday Daily Prayer Podcast. I hope you’ve begun to feel what it’s like to slip into the rhythm of this way of praying, to feel a sense of a communal conversation, using with words crafted by those who have gone […]
Remembered Love Meditation Today’s prayer involves two meditative practices to help us feel more connected to those we love in a time of increased social isolation. In the first practice we focus on our living loved ones, close at hand or far away. In the second practice we focus on loved ones who are […]
A meditation from Cassie… Resourcing Meditation For today’s mediation I’d like to practice a resiliency building skill called Resourcing. Resourcing is when we imagine ourselves in a safe or happy place, noticing how we feel. Let’s get comfortable wherever we’re sitting. Close your eyes and place your hands in your lap. Take a deep […]
From the East Syrian Orthodox Offices Strengthen, O our Lord and our God, our weakness in thy compassion, and comfort and help the wants of our soul in thy loving kindness; waken the sleep of our thoughts and lighten the weight of our limbs. Illuminate the darkness of our minds, and stretch forth your […]
A meditation from Emily. Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in strength as I stand today:Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living WaterBelieving in the Threeness,Witnessing the OnenessOn my way to meet you face to face. Words of the Followers Portion: Our Scripture reading today comes from Acts 17: […]
Welcome to daily prayer for Thursday using The Divine Hours compiled by Phyllis Tickle, a mystic, who was also a dear friend of Blue Ocean. For Phyllis, this form of prayer became (over time) not just “saying our prayers”—which is what it feels like at first, but it became a portal into a deeper […]
Today’s version of The Divine Hours is short and sweet. No meditations worked in. I wanted you to see that it only takes 3 and a half minutes for this form of prayer-at-intervals-through the day. You can, of course, begin with a minute or two of silent meditation if you like. By now, you […]
Remembered Love Meditation Today’s prayer involves two meditative practices to help us feel more connected to those we love in a time of increased social isolation. In the first practice we focus on our living loved ones, close at hand or far away. In the second practice we focus on loved ones who are […]
Unconditional Love Meditation This meditation is about unconditional love. It refers to loving someone for who they are, regardless of what they do. Sit comfortably. Put your feet on something solid like the floor. Sit up straight and take a long, slow breath in through your nose, then a long slow breath out through […]
From the East Syrian Orthodox Offices Strengthen, O our Lord and our God, our weakness in thy compassion, and comfort and help the wants of our soul in thy loving kindness; waken the sleep of our thoughts and lighten the weight of our limbs. Illuminate the darkness of our minds, and stretch forth your […]
A selection of kid-friendly meditations, from Children’s Pastor, Diane, and a song from Susan, our Children’s Ministry Co-Director. Hot Chocolate Imagine you’re holding a cup of hot chocolate in your hands. It is much too tot to take a sip, so you need to blow on it to cool it off. Bring your cup […]
Welcome to daily prayer for Thursday using The Divine Hours compiled by Phyllis Tickle, a mystic whose long practice of this form of prayer became a portal into a rich experience of the divine. Remember, think of this form of prayer as a structure conversation—beginning with the greeting (hello) and ending with a blessing […]
Today’s version of The Divine Hours is short and sweet. No meditations worked in. I wanted you to see that it only takes 3 and a half minutes for this form of prayer-at-intervals-through the day. You can, of course, begin with a minute or two of silent meditation if you like. By now, you […]
Remembered Love Meditation Today’s prayer involves two meditative practices to help us feel more connected to those we love in a time of increased social isolation. In the first practice we focus on our living loved ones, close at hand or far away. In the second practice we focus on loved ones who are […]
A lovingkindness meditation with Cassie Psalm 34:4–5 I sought the Lord, and she answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to her are radiant,and their faces shall never be ashamed. This morning, let’s set our nagging thoughts or fear or shame or annoyances aside for a few moments and […]
From the East Syrian Orthodox Offices Strengthen, O our Lord and our God, our weakness in thy compassion, and comfort and help the wants of our soul in thy loving kindness; waken the sleep of our thoughts and lighten the weight of our limbs. Illuminate the darkness of our minds, and stretch forth your […]
Our Meditation podcast for today is by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. For Mondays and Fridays we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. Rabbi Cooper wrote this meditation “Practicing […]
Welcome to daily prayer for Thursday using The Divine Hours compiled by Phyllis Tickle, a mystic whose long practice of this form of prayer became a portal into a rich experience of the divine. Remember, think of this form of prayer as a structure conversation—beginning with the greeting (hello) and ending with a blessing […]
Welcome to daily prayer for Wednesday and our practice of the most ancient form of prayer in the Abrahamic traditions—fixed hour prayer, or The Divine Hours, with a user-friendly version of the same, complied by Phyllis Tickle (available in three volumes if it floats your boat.) We’re not using our own words in this […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina, this time from the concluding paragraph of Becoming Wild. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understandingGod be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my […]
A lovingkindness meditation with Cassie Psalm 34:4–5 I sought the Lord, and she answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to her are radiant,and their faces shall never be ashamed. This morning, let’s set our nagging thoughts or fear or shame or annoyances aside for a few moments and […]
From the East Syrian Orthodox Offices Strengthen, O our Lord and our God, our weakness in thy compassion, and comfort and help the wants of our soul in thy loving kindness; waken the sleep of our thoughts and lighten the weight of our limbs. Illuminate the darkness of our minds, and stretch forth your […]
Unconditional Love Meditation This meditation is about unconditional love. It refers to loving someone for who they are, regardless of what they do. Sit comfortably. Put your feet on something solid like the floor. Sit up straight and take a long, slow breath in through your nose, then a long slow breath out through […]
Welcome to daily prayer for Thursday. For Wednesdays and Thursdays between now and Ash Wednesday on February 17, the daily prayer podcast will feature prayer from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle (and available for purchase in book form.) Because familiarity is a plus with this form of prayer, we’ll use the same […]
Welcome to daily prayer for Wednesday and our practice of the most ancient form of prayer in the Abrahamic traditions—fixed hour prayer, or The Divine Hours, with a user-friendly version of the same, complied by Phyllis Tickle (available in three volumes if it floats your boat.) We’re not using our own words in this […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina, this time from the concluding paragraph of Becoming Wild. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understandingGod be in my eyes—and in my lookingGod be in my […]
A meditation from Cassie… Resourcing Meditation For today’s mediation I’d like to practice a resiliency building skill called Resourcing. Resourcing is when we imagine ourselves in a safe or happy place, noticing how we feel. Let’s get comfortable wherever we’re sitting. Close your eyes and place your hands in your lap. Take a deep […]
From the East Syrian Orthodox Offices Strengthen, O our Lord and our God, our weakness in thy compassion, and comfort and help the wants of our soul in thy loving kindness; waken the sleep of our thoughts and lighten the weight of our limbs. Illuminate the darkness of our minds, and stretch forth your […]
A meditation from Emily. Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in strength as I stand today:Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living WaterBelieving in the Threeness,Witnessing the OnenessOn my way to meet you face to face. Words of the Followers Portion: Our Scripture reading today comes from Acts 17: […]
Welcome to daily prayer for Thursday. For Wednesdays and Thursdays between now and Ash Wednesday on February 17, the daily prayer podcast will feature prayer from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle (and available for purchase in book form.) Because familiarity is a plus with this form of prayer, we’ll use the same […]
Merry Christmas! Today, with help from Julia Huttar Bailey, rector at Trinity in the Woods Episcopal Church in Farmington Hills, Michigan, we observe Christmas with the prayer for Christmas Day from The Divine Hours, complied by Phyllis Tickle (of blessed memory). Phyllis popularized the prayers at set intervals through the day that monks and […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in joy as I stand today:Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living WaterBelieving in the Threeness,Witnessing the OnenessOn my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in joy as I stand today:Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living WaterBelieving in the Threeness,Witnessing the OnenessOn my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in joy as I stand today:Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living WaterBelieving in the Threeness,Witnessing the OnenessOn my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in joy as I stand today:Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living WaterBelieving in the Threeness,Witnessing the OnenessOn my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in joy as I stand today:Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living WaterBelieving in the Threeness,Witnessing the OnenessOn my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in joy as I stand today:Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living WaterBelieving in the Threeness,Witnessing the OnenessOn my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in joy as I stand today:Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living WaterBelieving in the Threeness,Witnessing the OnenessOn my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in joy as I stand today:Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living WaterBelieving in the Threeness,Witnessing the OnenessOn my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in joy as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in joy as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a […]
Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in hope as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a […]
2020 Blue Ocean Church Advent Meditation Podcast Each podcast lasts approximately 8–10 minutes, and the format goes like this: We start with a variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick that reflects the Advent theme for the week. Historically, the four weeks of Advent focus first on hope, then peace, joy, and love. The […]
Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. In grass meadows He makes me lie down, by quiet waters guides me. My life He brings back. He leads me on pathways of justice for His name’s sake. Though I walk in the vale of death’s shadow, I fear no harm, for […]
A lovingkindness meditation with Cassie Psalm 34:4–5 I sought the Lord, and she answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to her are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. This morning, let’s set our nagging thoughts or fear or shame or annoyances aside for a few moments […]
Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Cloud of Witnesses Meditation As we move into prayer, call to mind […]
Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Cloud of Witnesses Meditation As we move into prayer, call to mind […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina, this time from The View from Lazy Point. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in […]
Our Monday Meditation podcast for today is by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. For Monday we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. Rabbi Cooper wrote this meditation “Practicing Kavvanah: […]
Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. In grass meadows He makes me lie down, by quiet waters guides me. My life He brings back. He leads me on pathways of justice for His name’s sake. Though I walk in the vale of death’s shadow, I fear no harm, for […]
Resourcing Meditation For today’s mediation I’d like to practice a resiliency building skill called Resourcing. Resourcing is when we imagine ourselves in a safe or happy place, noticing how we feel. Let’s get comfortable wherever we’re sitting. Close your eyes and place your hands in your lap. Take a deep breath in through your […]
2020 Blue Ocean Church Advent Meditation Podcast The word advent means waiting—it’s a four-week season when we practice waiting on the presence of God to show up, symbolized in the celebration of the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day. Advent season begins on Sunday, Nov 29, and culminates on Christmas Eve. We’ll publish meditations […]
Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Cloud of Witnesses Meditation As we move into prayer, call to mind […]
Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Cloud of Witnesses Meditation As we move into prayer, call to mind […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina, this time from his latest, Becoming Wild. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my […]
Unconditional Love Meditation This meditation is about unconditional love. It refers to loving someone for who they are, regardless of what they do. Sit comfortably. Put your feet on something solid like the floor. Sit up straight and take a long, slow breath in through your nose, then a long slow breath out through […]
Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. In grass meadows He makes me lie down, by quiet waters guides me. My life He brings back. He leads me on pathways of justice for His name’s sake. Though I walk in the vale of death’s shadow, I fear no harm, for […]
A lovingkindness meditation with Cassie Psalm 34:4–5 I sought the Lord, and she answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to her are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. This morning, let’s set our nagging thoughts or fear or shame or annoyances aside for a few moments […]
Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Cloud of Witnesses Meditation As we move into prayer, call to mind […]
Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Cloud of Witnesses Meditation As we move into prayer, call to mind […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina, this time from his latest, Becoming Wild. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my […]
Unconditional Love Meditation This meditation is about unconditional love. It refers to loving someone for who they are, regardless of what they do. Sit comfortably. Put your feet on something solid like the floor. Sit up straight and take a long, slow breath in through your nose, then a long slow breath out through […]
Psalm 23 (Robert Alter translation) The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. In grass meadows He makes me lie down, by quiet waters guides me. My life He brings back. He leads me on pathways of justice for His name’s sake. Though I walk in the vale of death’s shadow, I fear […]
A meditation from Emily. Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in strength as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Words of the Followers Portion: Our Scripture reading today […]
Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Cloud of Witnesses Meditation As we move into prayer, call to mind […]
Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Cloud of Witnesses Meditation As we move into prayer, call to mind […]
Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Cloud of Witnesses Meditation Now let’s call to mind and heart, the […]
A Nature Meditation from Cassie For today’s meditation I’d like you to go outside, in the midst of green plants, as far away from concrete as you can realistically and safely get. Let’s start by closing our eyes and taking a deep breath. Connect to your body through your breath- be present with yourself […]
Unnamed Prayer by Unknown Author Eternal God, grant me true quietness For you are rest and quiet without end. Eternal light, grant me the abiding light, And may I live and quicken in thy good. O Lord my God, I am serene because I know you love me. Because you love me, naught can […]
Unconditional Love Meditation This meditation is about unconditional love. It refers to loving someone for who they are, regardless of what they do. Sit comfortably. Put your feet on something solid like the floor. Sit up straight and take a long, slow breath in through your nose, then a long slow breath out through […]
Welcome to daily prayer for Thursday. Let’s begin, aware of the body and invoking the Spirit with the Sarum Prayer. The Invocation: Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in […]
For Wednesday–Friday we adapt a format for daily prayer that I learned from a prayer book titled, Everyday Catholic Prayer: A Little Office Book, by Angela Tilby The Invocation: Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina, this time from his latest, Becoming Wild. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my […]
Our Monday Meditation podcast for today is by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. For Monday we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. Rabbi Cooper wrote this meditation “Practicing Kavvanah: […]
Unnamed Prayer by Unknown Author Eternal God, grant me true quietness For you are rest and quiet without end. Eternal light, grant me the abiding light, And may I live and quicken in thy good. O Lord my God, I am serene because I know you love me. Because you love me, naught can […]
A selection of kid-friendly meditations, from Children’s Pastor, Diane, and a song from Susan, our Children’s Ministry Co-Director. Hot Chocolate Imagine you’re holding a cup of hot chocolate in your hands. It is much too tot to take a sip, so you need to blow on it to cool it off. Bring your cup […]
Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Cloud of Witnesses Meditation Now let’s call to mind and heart the […]
Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Cloud of Witnesses Meditation Now let’s call to mind and heart, the […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina, this time from his latest, Becoming Wild. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my […]
A Nature Meditation from Cassie For today’s meditation I’d like you to go outside, in the midst of green plants, as far away from concrete as you can realistically and safely get. Let’s start by closing our eyes and taking a deep breath. Connect to your body through your breath- be present with yourself […]
Unnamed Prayer by Unknown Author Eternal God, grant me true quietness For you are rest and quiet without end. Eternal light, grant me the abiding light, And may I live and quicken in thy good. O Lord my God, I am serene because I know you love me. Because you love me, naught can […]
Resourcing Meditation For today’s mediation I’d like to practice a resiliency building skill called Resourcing. Resourcing is when we imagine ourselves in a safe or happy place, noticing how we feel. Let’s get comfortable wherever we’re sitting. Close your eyes and place your hands in your lap. Take a deep breath in through your […]
Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Cloud of Witnesses Meditation Now let’s call to mind and heart the […]
Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Cloud of Witnesses Meditation Now let’s call to mind and heart, the […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina, this time from his latest, Becoming Wild, with a special focus on the first word of that title. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God […]
Our Monday Meditation podcast for today is by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. For Monday we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. Rabbi Cooper wrote this meditation “Practicing Kavvanah: […]
Unnamed Prayer by Unknown Author Eternal God, grant me true quietness For you are rest and quiet without end. Eternal light, grant me the abiding light, And may I live and quicken in thy good. O Lord my God, I am serene because I know you love me. Because you love me, naught can […]
A meditation from Emily. Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in strength as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Words of the Followers Portion: Our Scripture reading today […]
Welcome to daily prayer for Thursday. Let’s begin, aware of the body and invoking the Spirit with the Sarum Prayer. The Invocation: Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in […]
For Wednesday–Friday we adapt a format for daily prayer that I learned from a prayer book titled, Everyday Catholic Prayer: A Little Office Book, by Angela Tilby The Invocation: Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina, this time from his latest, Becoming Wild, with a special focus on the first word of that title. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God […]
Unnamed Prayer by Unknown Author Eternal God, grant me true quietness For you are rest and quiet without end. Eternal light, grant me the abiding light, And may I live and quicken in thy good. O Lord my God, I am serene because I know you love me. Because you love me, naught can […]
A meditation from Emily. Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick I breathe in strength as I stand today: Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Words of the Followers Portion: Our Scripture reading today […]
Welcome to daily prayer for Thursday. Let’s begin, aware of the body and invoking the Spirit with the Sarum Prayer. The Invocation: Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in […]
For Wednesday–Friday we adapt a format for daily prayer that I learned from a prayer book titled, Everyday Catholic Prayer: A Little Office Book, by Angela Tilby The Invocation: Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina, this time from Beyond Words: How Animals Think and Feel. Note: for those new to our weekly Blue Ocean nature-themed meditation series, new episodes are published every 2–3 weeks, and […]
Our Monday Meditation podcast for today is by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. For Monday we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. Rabbi Cooper wrote this meditation “Practicing Kavvanah: […]
Holy Spirit Comforting Fire by St. Hildegard Von Bingen Holy Spirit, Comforting fire, Life of all creation. Anointing the sick, cleansing body and soul, Fill this body! Holy Spirit, Sacred breath, Fire of love, Sweetest taste, Beautiful aroma, Fill this heart! Holy Spirit, Filling the world, from the heights to the deep, Raining from […]
Adapted from Everyday Catholic Prayer: A Little Office Book, by Angela Tilby. The Invocation: Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at […]
For Wednesday–Friday we adapt a format for daily prayer that I learned from a prayer book titled, Everyday Catholic Prayer: A Little Office Book, by Angela Tilby The Invocation: Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my […]
For Wednesday–Friday we adapt a format for daily prayer that I learned from a prayer book titled, Everyday Catholic Prayer: A Little Office Book, by Angela Tilby The Invocation: Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina, this time from Beyond Words: How Animals Think and Feel. Note: for those new to our weekly Blue Ocean nature-themed meditation series, new episodes are published every 2–3 weeks, and […]
A lovingkindness meditation with Cassie: Psalm 34:4–5 I sought the Lord, and she answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to her are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. This morning, let’s set our nagging thoughts or fear or shame or annoyances aside for a few moments […]
Holy Spirit Comforting Fire by St. Hildegard Von Bingen Holy Spirit, Comforting fire, Life of all creation. Anointing the sick, cleansing body and soul, Fill this body! Holy Spirit, Sacred breath, Fire of love, Sweetest taste, Beautiful aroma, Fill this heart! Holy Spirit, Filling the world, from the heights to the deep, Raining from […]
Adapted from Everyday Catholic Prayer: A Little Office Book, by Angela Tilby. The Invocation: Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at […]
For Wednesday–Friday we adapt a format for daily prayer that I learned from a prayer book titled, Everyday Catholic Prayer: A Little Office Book, by Angela Tilby The Invocation: Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my […]
For Wednesday–Friday we adapt a format for daily prayer that I learned from a prayer book titled, Everyday Catholic Prayer: A Little Office Book, by Angela Tilby The Invocation: Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina, this time from his latest, Becoming Wild. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my […]
Our Monday Meditation podcast for today is by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. For Monday we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. Rabbi Cooper wrote this meditation “Practicing Kavvanah: […]
Holy Spirit Comforting Fire by St. Hildegard Von Bingen Holy Spirit, Comforting fire, Life of all creation. Anointing the sick, cleansing body and soul, Fill this body! Holy Spirit, Sacred breath, Fire of love, Sweetest taste, Beautiful aroma, Fill this heart! Holy Spirit, Filling the world, from the heights to the deep, Raining from […]
Adapted from Everyday Catholic Prayer: A Little Office Book, by Angela Tilby. The Invocation: Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at […]
For Wednesday–Friday we adapt a format for daily prayer that I learned from a prayer book titled, Everyday Catholic Prayer: A Little Office Book, by Angela Tilby The Invocation: Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my […]
For Wednesday–Friday we adapt a format for daily prayer that I learned from a prayer book titled, Everyday Catholic Prayer: A Little Office Book, by Angela Tilby The Invocation: Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina, this time from his latest, Becoming Wild. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my […]
A lovingkindness meditation with Cassie: Psalm 34:4–5 I sought the Lord, and she answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to her are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. This morning, let’s set our nagging thoughts or fear or shame or annoyances aside for a few moments […]
Holy Spirit Comforting Fire by St. Hildegard Von Bingen Holy Spirit, Comforting fire, Life of all creation. Anointing the sick, cleansing body and soul, Fill this body! Holy Spirit, Sacred breath, Fire of love, Sweetest taste, Beautiful aroma, Fill this heart! Holy Spirit, Filling the world, from the heights to the deep, Raining from […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. Today, we’ve added an extended invocation (invoking, or calling on) the Holy Spirit, following the Sarum Prayer. The Call to Prayer Psalm 55: 17ff I will call upon God, and the Lord will deliver me. In the […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Psalm 100: 1–2 Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. The Request for Presence Psalm 86: 16 Turn to […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. Today we include a new meditation, The Cloud of Witnesses meditation, to help convey the sense of the presence of those who have gone before us as our companions on the way. We’ll repeat this for three […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina, this time from his latest, Becoming Wild. Note: for those new to our weekly Blue Ocean nature-themed meditation series, new episodes are published every 2–3 weeks, and only the new […]
Psalm 34:4–5 I sought the Lord, and she answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to her are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. This morning, let’s set our nagging thoughts or fear or shame or annoyances aside for a few moments and turn our faces to […]
Prayer to the Holy Spirit by St. Hildegard Von Bingen Fire of the Spirit, life of the lives of creatures, spiral of sanctity, bond of all natures, glow of charity, lights of clarity, taste of sweetness to sinners, be with us and hear us. Composer of all things, light of all the risen, key […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. Today, we’ve added an extended invocation (invoking, or calling on) the Holy Spirit, following the Sarum Prayer. The Call to Prayer Psalm 55: 17ff I will call upon God, and the Lord will deliver me. In the […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Psalm 100: 1–2 Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. The Request for Presence Psalm 86: 16 Turn to […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. Today we include a new meditation, The Cloud of Witnesses meditation, to help convey the sense of the presence of those who have gone before us as our companions on the way. We’ll repeat this for three […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina in Beyond Words: How Animals Think and Feel. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in […]
Our Monday Meditation podcast for today is by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. For Monday we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. Rabbi Cooper wrote this meditation “Practicing Kavvanah: […]
Prayer to the Holy Spirit by St. Hildegard Von Bingen Fire of the Spirit, life of the lives of creatures, spiral of sanctity, bond of all natures, glow of charity, lights of clarity, taste of sweetness to sinners, be with us and hear us. Composer of all things, light of all the risen, key […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. Today, we’ve added an extended invocation (invoking, or calling on) the Holy Spirit, following the Sarum Prayer. The Call to Prayer Psalm 55: 17ff I will call upon God, and the Lord will deliver me. In the […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Psalm 100: 1–2 Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. The Request for Presence Psalm 86: 16 Turn to […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. Today we include a new meditation, The Cloud of Witnesses meditation, to help convey the sense of the presence of those who have gone before us as our companions on the way. We’ll repeat this for three […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina in Beyond Words: How Animals Think and Feel. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in […]
Our Monday Meditation podcast for today is by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. For Monday we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. Rabbi Cooper wrote this meditation “Practicing Kavvanah: […]
Prayer to the Holy Spirit by St. Hildegard Von Bingen Fire of the Spirit, life of the lives of creatures, spiral of sanctity, bond of all natures, glow of charity, lights of clarity, taste of sweetness to sinners, be with us and hear us. Composer of all things, light of all the risen, key […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. Today, we’ve added an extended invocation (invoking, or calling on) the Holy Spirit, following the Sarum Prayer. The Call to Prayer Psalm 55: 17ff I will call upon God, and the Lord will deliver me. In the […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Psalm 100: 1–2 Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. The Request for Presence Psalm 86: 16 Turn to […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. Today we include a new meditation, The Cloud of Witnesses meditation, to help convey the sense of the presence of those who have gone before us as our companions on the way. We’ll repeat this for three […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature as a window into the divine with a reflection based on the writing of Carl Safina in Beyond Words: How Animals Think and Feel. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in […]
Our Monday Meditation podcast for today is by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. For Monday we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. Rabbi Cooper wrote this meditation “Practicing Kavvanah: […]
Prayer to the Holy Spirit by St. Hildegard Von Bingen Fire of the Spirit, life of the lives of creatures, spiral of sanctity, bond of all natures, glow of charity, lights of clarity, taste of sweetness to sinners, be with us and hear us. Composer of all things, light of all the risen, key […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Psalm 55: 17 I will call upon God, and the Lord will deliver me. In the evening, in the morning, and at noonday, I will complain and lament, and he will hear my […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Psalm 100: 1–2 Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. The Request for Presence Psalm 86: 16 Turn to […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle, supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Psalm 95: 1–2 Come let us sing to the Lord, let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before God’s presence with thanksgiving and raise a loud […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature with Carl Safina. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing […]
Our Monday Meditation podcast for today is by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. For Monday we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. Rabbi Cooper wrote this meditation “Practicing Kavvanah: […]
Prayer to the Holy Spirit by St. Hildegard Von Bingen Fire of the Spirit, life of the lives of creatures, spiral of sanctity, bond of all natures, glow of charity, lights of clarity, taste of sweetness to sinners, be with us and hear us. Composer of all things, light of all the risen, key […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Psalm 55: 17 I will call upon God, and the Lord will deliver me. In the evening, in the morning, and at noonday, I will complain and lament, and he will hear my […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Psalm 100: 1–2 Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. The Request for Presence Psalm 86: 16 Turn to […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle, supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Psalm 95: 1–2 Come let us sing to the Lord, let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before God’s presence with thanksgiving and raise a loud […]
Welcome to Tuesday and our feature on nature with Carl Safina. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing […]
Our Monday Meditation podcast for today is by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. For Monday we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. Rabbi Cooper wrote this meditation “Practicing Kavvanah: […]
The Prayer for Love from the Eastern Orthodox tradition Christ my God, set my heart on fire with love in You, that in its flame I may love You with all my heart, with all my mind, and with all my soul and with all my strength, and my neighbor as myself, so that […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle, supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Psalm 107: 8–9 Let us give thanks to the Lord for his mercy and the wonders he does for his children. For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Psalm 55:17 I will call upon God, and the Lord will deliver me. In the evening, in the morning, and at the noonday, I will complain and lament, and God will hear my […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Wake up, my spirit, awake lute and harp; I myself will waken the dawn. Psalm 57:8 The Request for Presence You are the Lord, do not withhold your compassion from me, let your […]
Welcome to Tuesday, when we pause to say Wow, to praise. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing […]
Our Monday Meditation podcast for today is by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. For Monday we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. Rabbi Cooper wrote this meditation “Practicing Kavvanah: […]
The Prayer for Love from the Eastern Orthodox tradition Christ my God, set my heart on fire with love in You, that in its flame I may love You with all my heart, with all my mind, and with all my soul and with all my strength, and my neighbor as myself, so that […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle, supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Psalm 107: 8–9 Let us give thanks to the Lord for his mercy and the wonders he does for his children. For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Psalm 55:17 I will call upon God, and the Lord will deliver me. In the evening, in the morning, and at the noonday, I will complain and lament, and God will hear my […]
Prayers from The Divine Hours, compiled by Phyllis Tickle supplemented with a few other meditations and prayers. The Call to Prayer Wake up, my spirit, awake lute and harp; I myself will waken the dawn. Psalm 57:8 The Request for Presence You are the Lord, do not withhold your compassion from me, let your […]
Welcome to Tuesday, when we pause to say Wow, to praise. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing […]
Today we have a treat for the Monday Meditation podcast—a meditation by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. Remember that for Monday we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. Rabbi […]
The Prayer for Love from the Eastern Orthodox tradition Christ my God, set my heart on fire with love in You, that in its flame I may love You with all my heart, with all my mind, and with all my soul and with all my strength, and my neighbor as myself, so that […]
Welcome to Daily Prayer and our Friday focus on God, our help. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my […]
Begin by taking a moment or two to get comfortable, with eyes open and a soft focus—not moving the eyes or trying to focus on any one thing, simply aware of your surroundings on either side, above, below. While maintaining that soft focus, take in and release a few nice deep breaths—in through the […]
Opening Light Meditation Picture the quality of a clear, yellow sunlight, such as you might notice in the early morning, shining through the leaves of a nearby stand of trees. Then, over the course of a full minute, imagine that same quality of sunlight streaming into your body from just above the head, steadily […]
Welcome to Tuesday, when we pause to say wow, to praise. Breath Meditation Relax with a few deep breaths, in through the nose, out through the mouth. Let your breathing return to normal and focus your attention on the feeling of the air entering and leaving your body. As you notice your mind wandering, […]
Today we have a new treat for the Monday Meditation podcast—a meditation by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. Remember that for Monday we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. […]
The Prayer for Love from the Eastern Orthodox tradition Christ my God, set my heart on fire with love in You, that in its flame I may love You with all my heart, with all my mind, and with all my soul and with all my strength, and my neighbor as myself, so that […]
Welcome to Daily Prayer and our Friday focus on God, our help. The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my […]
Begin by taking a moment or two to get comfortable, with eyes open and a soft focus—not moving the eyes or trying to focus on any one thing, simply aware of your surroundings on either side, above, below. While maintaining that soft focus, take in and release a few nice deep breaths—in through the […]
Opening Light Meditation Picture the quality of a clear, yellow sunlight, such as you might notice in the early morning, shining through the leaves of a nearby stand of trees. Then, over the course of a full minute, imagine that same quality of sunlight streaming into your body from just above the head, steadily […]
Welcome to Tuesday, when we pause to say wow, to praise. Breath Meditation Relax with a few deep breaths, in through the nose, out through the mouth. Let your breathing return to normal and focus your attention on the feeling of the air entering and leaving your body. As you notice your mind wandering, […]
Today we have a new treat for the Monday Meditation podcast—a meditation by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. Remember that for Monday we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline’s introduction. […]
Prayer from the Jesus Sutras from the earliest Christian community in China The highest skies are in love with You. The great Earth opens its palms in peace. Our truest being is anchored in Your [goodness]. You are God: Compassionate being of three. Everything praises You, sound its true note. All the Enlightened chant […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Body Awareness Meditation Over the next minute, become aware of how […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Light Meditation Picture the quality of a clear, yellow sunlight, such […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Opening Light Meditation, Led by Rev. Julia Huttar Bailey Picture the […]
In times of social and cultural distress our minds are occupied more than we like with corrupt leaders and the havoc they wreak. The people of Israel in olden times, often turned to wonder, love, and praise for relief. As shall we on Tuesdays for a while. And we begin today with a breath […]
Today we have a new treat for the Monday Meditation podcast—a meditation by Caroline Kittle, our Youth Pastor. Remember that for Monday we change the format of the Daily Prayers a bit to focus more on the meditation aspect, so we don’t have a written version for this one, but here is Caroline”s introduction. […]
Prayer from the Jesus Sutras from the earliest Christian community in China The highest skies are in love with You. The great Earth opens its palms in peace. Our truest being is anchored in Your [goodness]. You are God: Compassionate being of three. Everything praises You, sound its true note. All the Enlightened chant […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Body Awareness Meditation Over the next minute, become aware of how […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Light Meditation Picture the quality of a clear, yellow sunlight, such […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Opening Light Meditation, Led by Rev. Julia Huttar Bailey Picture the […]
In times of social and cultural distress our minds are occupied more than we like with corrupt leaders and the havoc they wreak. The people of Israel in olden times, often turned to wonder, love, and praise for relief. As shall we on Tuesdays for a while. And we begin today with a breath […]
On Mondays we offer a different format for the daily prayer meditation podcast: four 1–3-minute meditations that you can learn to do on your own to center yourself throughout the day, as need and inclination arises. A body scan A word meditation based on Psalm 46: 10—Be still and know that I am God […]
Prayer from the Jesus Sutras from the earliest Christian community in China The highest skies are in love with You. The great Earth opens its palms in peace. Our truest being is anchored in Your [goodness]. You are God: Compassionate being of three. Everything praises You, sound its true note. All the Enlightened chant […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Opening Light Meditation Picture the quality of a clear, warm sunlight […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Opening Light Meditation Picture the quality of a clear, warm sunlight […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Opening Light Meditation Picture the quality of a clear, warm sunlight […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Opening Light Meditation Picture the quality of a clear, warm sunlight […]
On Mondays we offer a different format for the daily prayer meditation podcast: four 1–3-minute meditations that you can learn to do on your own to center yourself throughout the day, as need and inclination arises. A body scan A word meditation based on Psalm 46: 10—Be still and know that I am God […]
Prayer from the Jesus Sutras from the earliest Christian community in China The highest skies are in love with You. The great Earth opens its palms in peace. Our truest being is anchored in Your [goodness]. You are God: Compassionate being of three. Everything praises You, sound its true note. All the Enlightened chant […]
Opening Light Meditation Picture the quality of a clear, warm sunlight in your mind’s eye…then imagine that same quality of sunlight as pinpoint of light in the middle of your body slowly expanding over the course of the next minute until it fills the body, surrounds the body, fills the room and extends beyond […]
Opening Light Meditation Picture the quality of a clear, warm sunlight in your mind’s eye…then imagine that same quality of sunlight as pinpoint of light in the middle of your body slowly expanding over the course of the next minuet until it fills the body, surrounds the body, fills the room and extends beyond […]
Opening Breath Meditation Take a few moments, as long as you like, to rest your attention on the breath—the sensation of the air entering the body, and the sense of the body softening as you exhale. As soon as you notice that your thoughts have wandered, gently return your focus to the sensation of […]
On Mondays we offer a different format for the daily prayer meditation podcast: four 1–3-minute meditations that you can learn to do on your own to center yourself throughout the day, as need and inclination arises. A body scan A word meditation based on Psalm 46: 10—Be still and know that I am God […]
Prayer from the East Syrian Orthodox Offices Strengthen, O our Lord and our God, our weakness in thy compassion, and comfort and help the wants of our soul in thy loving kindness; waken the sleep of our thoughts and lighten the weight of our limbs. Illuminate the darkness of our minds, and stretch forth […]
Body Awareness Practice With eyes open and a soft focus, take in and release three deep breaths before letting your breath return to normal. With the third out-breath, gently close your eyes. Feel the weight of your body on the chair, bed, or floor. Finally, take a minute to do a body scan: noticing […]
Body Awareness Practice With eyes open and a soft focus, take in and release three deep breaths before letting your breath return to normal. With the third out-breath, gently close your eyes. Feel the weight of your body on the chair, bed, or floor. Finally, take a minute to do a body scan: noticing […]
Body Awareness Practice With eyes open and a soft focus, take in and release three deep breaths before letting your breath return to normal. With the third out-breath, gently close your eyes. Feel the weight of your body on the chair, bed, or floor. Finally, take a minute to do a body scan: noticing […]
Body Awareness Practice With eyes open and a soft focus, take in and release three deep breaths before letting your breath return to normal. With the third out-breath, gently close your eyes. Feel the weight of your body on the chair, bed, or floor. Finally, take a minute to do a body scan: noticing […]
On Mondays we offer a different format for the daily prayer meditation podcast: four 1–3-minute meditations that you can learn to do on your own to center yourself throughout the day, as need and inclination arises. A body scan A word meditation based on Psalm 46: 10—Be still and know that I am God […]
Prayer from the East Syrian Orthodox Offices Strengthen, O our Lord and our God, our weakness in thy compassion, and comfort and help the wants of our soul in thy loving kindness; waken the sleep of our thoughts and lighten the weight of our limbs. Illuminate the darkness of our minds, and stretch forth […]
Opening Body Awareness Practice With eyes open and a soft focus, take in and release three deep breaths before letting your breath return to normal. With the third out-breath, gently close your eyes. Feel the weight of your body on the chair, bed, or floor. Finally, take a minute to do a body scan: […]
Opening Body Awareness Practice With eyes open and a soft focus, take in and release three deep breaths before letting your breath return to normal. With the third out-breath, gently close your eyes. Feel the weight of your body on the chair, bed, or floor. Finally, take a minute to do a body scan: […]
Opening Body Awareness Practice With eyes open and a soft focus, take in and release three deep breaths before letting your breath return to normal. With the third out-breath, gently close your eyes. Feel the weight of your body on the chair, bed, or floor. Finally, take a minute to do a body scan: […]
Opening Body Awareness Practice With eyes open and a soft focus, take in and release three deep breaths before letting your breath return to normal. With the third out-breath, gently close your eyes. Feel the weight of your body on the chair, bed, or floor. Finally, take a minute to do a body scan: […]
On Mondays we offer a different format for the daily prayer meditation podcast: four 1–3-minute meditations that you can learn to do on your own to center yourself throughout the day, as need and inclination arises. A body scan A word meditation based on Psalm 46: 10—Be still and know that I am God […]
Prayer from the East Syrian Orthodox Offices Strengthen, O our Lord and our God, our weakness in thy compassion, and comfort and help the wants of our soul in thy loving kindness; waken the sleep of our thoughts and lighten the weight of our limbs. Illuminate the darkness of our minds, and stretch forth […]
Opening Body Awareness Practice With eyes open and a soft focus, take in and release three deep breaths before letting your breath return to normal. With the third out-breath, gently close your eyes. Feel the weight of your body on the chair, bed, or floor. Finally, take a minute to do a body scan: […]
Consider having a houseplant nearby, or a view of trees or greenery, to look at with a soft focus for the opening portion of the body awareness practice. Opening Body Awareness Practice With eyes open and a soft focus, take in and release three deep breaths before letting your breath return to normal. Then […]
For the next few days, consider having a houseplant nearby, or a view of trees or greenery, to look at with a soft focus for the opening portion of the body awareness practice. Opening Body Awareness Practice With eyes open and a soft focus, take in and release three deep breaths before letting your […]
If you have access to a houseplant nearby or a view of some trees or shrubbery outside your window, so much the better. We’ll make use of that in the word meditation portion today. Opening Body Awareness Practice With your eyes open and a soft focus, take and release three deep breaths before letting […]
On Mondays we offer a different format for the daily prayer meditation podcast: four 1–3-minute meditations that you can learn to do on your own to center yourself throughout the day, as need and inclination arises. A body scan A word meditation based on Psalm 46: 10—Be still and know that I am God […]
Prayer from the East Syrian Orthodox Offices Strengthen, O our Lord and our God, our weakness in thy compassion, and comfort and help the wants of our soul in thy loving kindness; waken the sleep of our thoughts and lighten the weight of our limbs. Illuminate the darkness of our minds, and stretch forth […]
Opening Body Awareness Practice With your eyes open and a soft focus, take and release three deep breaths before letting your breath return to normal. Gently close your eyes. Then feel the weight of your body on the chair, bed, or floor. Finally, take a minute to do a body scan: noticing how the […]
Opening Body Awareness Practice With your eyes open and a soft focus, take and release three deep breaths before letting your breath return to normal. Gently close your eyes. Then feel the weight of your body on the chair, bed, or floor. Finally take a minute to do a body scan: noticing how the […]
Opening Body Awareness Practice First of all take a few moments now to recall a person, a pet, a place in nature, or an experience you had recently that you truly appreciate. Just one thing you’re your mind naturally migrates to. We’ll take about 10 seconds to let your mind settle on one thing. […]
Opening Body Awareness Practice First of all take a few moments now to recall a person, a pet, a place in nature, or an experience you had recently that you truly appreciate. Just one thing you’re your mind naturally migrates to. We’ll take about 10 seconds to let your mind settle on one thing. […]
On Mondays we offer a different format for the daily prayer meditation podcast: four 1–3-minute meditations that you can learn to do on your own to center yourself throughout the day, as need and inclination arises. A body scan A word meditation based on Psalm 46: 10—Be still and know that I am God […]
Prayer from the East Syrian Orthodox Offices Strengthen, O our Lord and our God, our weakness in thy compassion, and comfort and help the wants of our soul in thy loving kindness; waken the sleep of our thoughts and lighten the weight of our limbs. Illuminate the darkness of our minds, and stretch forth […]
Opening Body Awareness Practice First of all take a few moments now to recall a person, a pet, a place in nature, or an experience you had recently that you truly appreciate. Just one thing you’re your mind naturally migrates to. We’ll take about 10 seconds to let you mind setting on one thing. […]
Opening Body Awareness Practice With your eyes open, take and release three deep breaths. Let your breathing return to normal, and with the next out breath, gently close your eyes. Then feel the weight of your body on the chair, bed, or floor. Finally take a minute to do a body scan: noticing how […]
Opening Body Awareness Practice With your eyes open, take and release three deep breaths. Let your breathing return to normal, and with the next out breath, gently close your eyes. Then feel the weight of your body on the chair, bed, or floor. Finally take a minute to do a body scan: noticing how […]
Opening Body Awareness Practice With your eyes open, take and release three deep breaths. Let your breathing return to normal, and with the next out breath, gently close your eyes. Then feel the weight of your body on the chair, bed, or floor. Finally take a minute to do a body scan: noticing how […]
On Mondays we offer a different format for the daily prayer meditation podcast: four 1–3-minute meditations that you can learn to do on your own to center yourself throughout the day, as need and inclination arises. A body scan A word meditation based on Psalm 46: 10—Be still and know that I am God […]
Prayer by St. Patrick I breathe in strength as I stand today: Calling on the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, out through the mouth, three at least […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
On Mondays we offer a different format for the daily prayer meditation podcast: four 1–3-minute meditations that you can learn to do on your own to center yourself throughout the day, as need and inclination arises. A body scan A word meditation based on Psalm 46: 10—Be still and know that I am God […]
Prayer by St. Patrick I breathe in strength as I stand today: Calling on the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, out through the mouth, three at least […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
Prayer by St. Patrick I breathe in strength as I stand today: Calling on the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, out through the mouth, three at least […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: in through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: in through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
Prayer by St. Patrick I breathe in strength as I stand today: Calling on the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Believing in the Threeness, Witnessing the Oneness On my way to meet you face to face. Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, out through the mouth, three at least […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, out […]
Note: Ken says “Friday, March 20,” but this is the recording for Saturday, March 21 The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take some deep breaths: in through the nose, out […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take three to seven nice-and-easy, deep breaths: In through […]
The Sarum Prayer God be in my head—and in my understanding God be in my eyes—and in my looking God be in my mouth—and in my speaking God be in my heart—and in my thinking God be at my end—and at my departing Breath Meditation Practice Take five or ten nice-and-easy, deep breaths: In through […]