Thoughts From Cascadia

Let’s Connect – Week of April 26, 2020 Opening Prayer: Risen Christ, walk with us this night. Be our companion and guide, be our teacher and friend, be our host and servant bringing your gifts of faith, peace, hope and deep joy as always Amen. ~ words by Craig Mitchell (2005) & Iona Community. In “Emmaus Worship Service,” posted on Mountain Masala: Exploring Spirituality, Culture, Media and Cuisine.” http://craigmitchell.typepad.com/mountain_masala/files/Emmaus%20Worship%20Service.pdf Scripture: Luke 24: 13-35 (The Message) That same day two of them were walking to the village Emmaus, about seven miles out of Jerusalem. They were deep in conversation, going over all these things that had happened. In the middle of their talk and questions, Jesus came up and walked along with them. But they were not able to recognize who he was. He asked, "What's this you're discussing so intently as you walk along?" Then one of them, his name was Cleopas, sai...

Let’s Connect – Week of April 19, 2020 Opening Prayer: We gather as people on a journey. We believe & we have doubts, we do good & we sin. We are imperfect humans, and still beloved by God. Love and grace. Hope and faith. These are the essence of the one we call God. We seek forgiveness & grace from the One and from those we’ve harmed. Assured of that grace, we are ready to grow again. We yearn for a new way, a new perspective, and a clear path. Though we are full of trust and full of doubt, we are here. Speak to us, God! Continue creating us! Inspire our hearts. Enlighten our minds. Guide our actions. Amen. ~ written by Tim Graves and posted on LiturgyBits. https://liturgybits.wordpress.com   Doubting Thomas is a work of art by Juda Ward https://www.blackartdepot.com/products/doubting-thomas-by-juda-ward Scripture: John 20: 24-29 (CEB) Thomas, the one called Didymus, one of the Tw...

Let’s Connect – Week of April 5, 2020 Opening Prayer: Roman Catholic Opening Prayer for Votive Mass to end the Pandemic “Almighty and eternal God, our refuge in every danger, to whom we turn in our distress; in faith we pray look with compassion on the afflicted, grant eternal rest to the dead, comfort to mourners, healing to the sick, peace to the dying, strength to healthcare workers, wisdom to our leaders and the courage to reach out to all in love, so that together we may give glory to your holy name." Amen. Musing: This evening I want to do this devotion a bit differently. Instead of a single scripture passage and a few words from me I want instead to have us share in a bit of a lessons and prayers time as we move into and through Holy Week. So, take a few deep breathes…relax…allow your mind and body to just settle into your chair…breathe…let the Spirit...