Vespers April 2nd
Pastor Zeb was unable to host a zoom room tonight because they are at the vet managing a pet's emergency situation. The emergency is abating and we should be home soon.
In lieu of that online service. Please join in this practice as you are able.
For this vespers blessing tonight. Take a moment to catch your breath and cup your hands in front of you. Imagine a gentle flame of comfort and warmth sitting in your cupped hands. And bring to mind an image that is joy and beauty.
A sunset
A dear friend
An animal companion
A place of serenity
A song that makes your heart leap
Hold that image dear, make it your hearth fire for the night.
And as you are ready to end your prayer, soak in this traditional prayer and blessing to the Saint and Goddess Brigid, the lady who blessed our coming and our going.
Saint Brigid.
You were a woman of peace.
You brought harmony where there was conflict.
You brought light to the darkness.
You brought hope to the downcast.
May the mantle of your peace cover those who are troubled and anxious,and may peace be firmly rooted in our hearts and in our world.
Inspire us to act justly and to reverence all the Holy has made.
Brigid you were a voice for the wounded and the weary.
Strengthen what is weak within us.
Calm us into a quietness that heals and listens.
May we grow each day into greater wholeness in mind, body and spirit.
Amen.
Trans Day of Visibility - 2025
Blessed Trans Day of Visibility
May we all have the courage to look deep inside.
May we see the wild, fierce, and vibrant fire that is our soul.
Together, we can tend those flames to shine brightly and radiate comfort.
Let us resist the scorn, judgment, and hatred from others that try to douse our flames and control our lives.
We know who we are.
They fear us because they fear the knowledge that they may not be who they’ve been told to be.
Tend your spirits and continue to shine brightly.
Blessed Trans Day of Visibility to all of my siblings.
Today, we celebrate all of those who looked deep into their heart and soul to find and embrace their true self. There is no better example of living the spiritual path to the fullest potential than looking deep into your heart, sorting through your dreams, and living in rhythm with your spirit.
A blessing from your agender, nonbinary pastor friend made in solidarity with all my family:
May we all have the courage to look deep inside.
May we see the wild, fierce, and vibrant fire that is our soul.
Together, we can tend those flames to shine brightly and radiate comfort.
Let us resist the scorn, judgment, and hatred from others that try to douse our flames and control our lives.
We know who we are.
They fear us because they fear the knowledge that they may not be who they’ve been told to be.
Tend your spirits and continue to shine brightly.
