The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
After a morning of reflection
Time spent simply being still
To spend an afternoon and early evening in the wonder of your Creation
What a blessing indeed
Even though my feet are sore
Even though my body is aching
Despite two thunderstorms
Despite slushy snow falling on us in August 😳
It has been a day filled with blessings
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
Powerful and challenging words, Jake!
Flames were leaping from the windows, spilling out the front door, and ripping through the roof. Typical of shotgun houses, this one had been built entirely of wood.— Read on jakeowensby.com/2019/08/16/burning-it-down/
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
A day of rest and reflection
A time to simply be in the beauty of your Creation
A time of prayer and contemplation
A time to simply Be Still
For such sacred moments I thank you Lord
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
“The morning can be full of promise and new beginnings and Mary as the morning star is symbolic of all that we hope will come. Many of the early Church fathers wrote about the ‘morning star’ that shines brightly before the sun rises symbolizing Mary who is the light preceding the brilliant illumination of the Sun.”
— Christine Valters Paintner, PhD, The Wisdom of Mary and the Sacred Feminine – An Online Self-Study Retreat
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
Thank you, Lord
For the beauty of this day
For your Spirit’s presence
For quiet moments
For safe travels up and down the mountain
For my partner in life and ministry
Thank you, Lord
That we can come to you at any time
That you hear the cries of our hearts
That we are never truly alone
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
Transitioning back from time with dear friends
The sacred honor of walking through the Valley of the Shadows
Friends who are family ❤️❤️
Time spent catching up at work
Time spent driving to appointments
Time spent with my beloved
In all of this, you were present Lord
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
“When we rush from one thing to another, we skim over the surface of life, losing the sacred attentiveness that brings forth revelations in the most ordinary of moments.”
— Christine Valters Paintner, PhD, The Soul’s Slow Ripening: 12 Celtic Practices for Seeking the Sacred
