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“A Song of Creation” from the Episcopal Church’s Book of Common Prayer (88-90)InvocationGlorify the Lord, all you works of the Lord, *     praise him and highly exalt him for ever. In the firmament of his power, glorify the Lord, * 
Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, youhave brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us withyour mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome byadversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your
What is the connection between suffering and love in the Christian tradition? In this episode, Carolyn reflects on Jesus’ suffering on the cross as a reminder of God’s love for us in our despair and a model for how to love those suffering aroun
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer” (Psalm 19:14, Book of Common Prayer 40)Mornings are hard. But just like a cup of coffee can get your day rolling, so
What does it mean to love someone who might be different than you? In this episode, I share an anecdote from Edith Stein’s life that demonstrates how we can love those around us to embody God’s love on earth.A Prayer for the First Sunday Af
Counting down the days until Christmas? Me, too! Though I love Christmas cookies and Hallmark movies, early sunsets and long nights can quickly get me down. In this episode, we take a look at the symbol of light as a symbol for God in the Chris
Meet my would-be patron saint, Edith Stein, or St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross! Born into a Jewish family in 1891, Stein studied philosophy, served as a nurse during WWI, and fought for women’s suffrage before she converted to Christianit
Want to take part in the Prayer to Go #dailyprayerchallenge? Get the daily email in your inbox by signing up here!A Prayer of General ThanksgivingAccept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you have done for us. We thank you for the sp
Why wait until January 1 to make goals, set resolutions, and work on building a happier and healthier life? We have two months left in 2018 – join me in dedicating the last two months of 2018 to developing a strong and loving relationship with
“Be deeply loved.”As the Owner and Principal Artisan of Prayerworks Studio, Kristen Vincent is dedicated to helping people connect with the divine through the art and practice of Protestant prayer beads. In addition to selling handcrafted pray
This woman has a way with words. In Episode 024, we meet poet and author S.T. Gibson, who shares how she sees her writing as a spiritual practice. You’ll be drawn in with her poem “Four Apologies to the Trinity” and see yourself in the stunning
You love her music, but have you heard her story? In this episode, singer-songwriter Sherdonna Denholm talks about difficulties in her prayer life and how music helps her communicate with God, especially in times of lament.Take-aways:There a
“Because God made us, we are called to make as well.”In this episode, we explore what it means to made in God’s image. MacLean Collins, a senior at Princeton University studying visual arts, joins us to explore the relationship between God’s c
A song that speaks to your soul. A painting that moves something inside of you. A poem that lifts your spirits.Much like prayer, art has the ability to connect our inner sense of self with something much bigger. In our new series, “Art and Pra
Just breathe.In Episode 020, seminarian and yoga instructor Laura Di Panfilo shares her experience with yoga and meditation as prayer practices and leads us in an interactive meditative prayer. Find a quiet space to listen and take a moment fo
A rainy morning. A small cat *squeak.* A piping hot chai tea latte.God is in the small moments. In Episode 019, I introduce my practice of finding God in life’s “Kodak moments,” or ineffable instants we experience every single day.
Thank you to our guest contributor, Rev. Len Scales, who serves as the Presbyterian chaplain at Princeton University. Learn more about Princeton Presbyterians here and connect with the worshipping community Breaking Bread here.Want to try a la
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” In this episode, Carolyn discusses the Eastern Orthodox “Jesus Prayer,” her experience staying at a Greek Orthodox monastery in Thessaloniki, Greece, and “praying without ceasing” (1
We ask our friends to pray for us – why not ask saints to lift up prayers on our behalf? In this episode, our guest contributor Sarah Gianakon discusses the ancient Christian practice of intercession, or the act of one person lifting up prayers
We ask our friends to pray for us – why not ask saints to lift up prayers on our behalf? In this episode, our guest contributor Sarah Gianakon discusses the ancient Christian practice of intercession, or the act of one person lifting up prayers
Does your mind wander when you pray? Get out of your head by grounding your prayers in a physical practice, such as the guiding use of prayer beads. In the episode, Carolyn discusses the use of prayer beads in the Christian tradition, including
What is prayer? Do we have to close our eyes? Bow our heads? Put our hands together? Kneel? In our new series, “Prayer Practices,” we unpack the definition of prayer and explore various traditions we can use to expand our prayer and faith life.
Do you struggle to call yourself a Christian? Most days, I do, too. Join Carolyn in a moment of contemplative prayer as we discuss two stories from the Gospels: Lazarus’ death and Jesus’ crucifixion.Mentioned in this episode:Read the story of
God hears our cries and joins us in weeping. Join the Psalmist in lifting up your cries in Psalm 6.Psalm 6Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger    or discipline me in your wrath.Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint;    heal me, Lord, for m
Hate silence? So do I. In this episode, Carolyn introduces a Prayer for Quiet Confidence. She shares her experience struggling to discern God’s will and discusses how she built a stronger relationship with the divine by quieting her self-doubt,
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