Prayables

For the expanding grandeur of Creation, worlds known and unknown, galaxies beyond galaxies, filling us with awe and challenging our imaginations; We give thanks. For this fragile planet earth, its times and tides, its sunsets and seasons; We give thanks. For the joy of human life, its wonders and surprises, its hopes and achievements; We…

I had contraband in my suitcase: Twelve knives, and frankly— they were not clean. Going through security at Chicago’s O’Hare airport, my suitcase was opened and TSA found my dirty little secret. Tablecloth, good silverware and a gravy boat. We were returning from a visit to the kids for Thanksgiving, and being a hopeless entertaining…

When the thunder crashes, When the winds howl, Remember That your heart, Once a desert, No longer thirsts. When darkness falls, Without moon or stars, Remember That your mind, Once lost, No longer wanders. When the storm rages, When lightning strikes at your feet, Remember That your spirit, Once frightened, No longer hides. When the…

Daily Quote “We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us something is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch.” – e.e. cummings READ MORE and Enjoy these features from the Daily Prayable! → Daily Story → Daily Scripture → Daily Prayer → Daily Video →…

A cathedral was located opposite a synagogue in a well-to-do neighborhood. Both the Jewish and the Catholic congregations were driving nice cars and living well. Only the clergy was in poor condition. In fact, the priest was driving a car so old that the floor had rusted through and he could see the street under…

Daily Video William Tell Momisms Lyrics Get up now Get up now Get up out of bed Wash your face Brush your teeth Comb your sleepy head Here’s your clothes And your shoes Hear the words I said Get up now Get up and make your bed Are you hot? Are you cold? Are you…

Sometimes I wonder what I can teach my son. I can’t even help him with his homework anymore. Then, when I think he’s not listening, I realize he’s picked up my bad habits. Make me aware of my impact. Let me see through Your Jeweler’s glass the gem I will be and not the rough…

Scripture Quote “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.” Deuteronomy 29:29 We do not know the mysteries of the Divine. We can not understand all that we see and hear around…

They see you at your worst – in the morning, with your glamorous Bedhead Bouffant; in the afternoon, when the remote isn’t cooperating, so you throw it against the wall; in the evening, when you’re telling the same boring story over in one conversation and don’t realize it. You can’t get away with seeming invincible…

God of compassion, God of dignity and strength, Watch over the veterans of the United States In recognition of their loyal service to our nation. Bless them with wholeness and love. Shelter them. Heal their wounds, Comfort their hearts. Grant them peace. God of justice and truth, Rock of our lives, Bless our veterans, These…

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