In this episode, Carolyn discusses the life and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi and introduces a prayer that calls us to make the world just a little bit better. A Prayer Attributed to St. Francis Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, …
In this episode, Carolyn discusses the Serenity Prayer, the Christian origins of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the difference between wounds that need to heal and the work we are called to do. The Serenity Prayer God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom …
In this episode, Carolyn imagines God speaking to us through billboards, introduces the Episcopal Church’s Book of Common Prayer, and shares a short prayer to help us align ourselves with God’s work in our lives. A Prayer of Self-Dedication Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to thee, so guide our minds, so fill our …
Trouble falling asleep? In this episode, Carolyn introduces her favorite Evening Prayer, the Song of Simeon, and unpacks our desire to know that God has a plan for us. The Song of Simeon Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in …
In this episode, Carolyn introduces the ancient tradition of the “divine offices” and discusses her experience praying into the void. Don’t forget: “God made you. God loves you. God keeps you.” A Morning Prayer: Open my lips, O Lord, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and …
The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is …
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. …
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