Scripps Sundays

  I came across this prayer this week and thought it would be a welcome gift for you in this last week of finals....  The Welcoming Prayer (by Father Thomas Keating) Welcome, welcome, welcome. I welcome everything that comes to me today, because I know it's for my healing. I welcome all thoughts, feelings, emotions, persons, situations, and conditions. I let go of my desire for power and control. I let go of my desire for affection, esteem, approval, and pleasure. I let go of my desire for survival and security. I let go of my desire to change any situation, condition, person or myself. I open to the love and presence of God and God's action within. Amen. Some thoughts on the “Welcoming Prayer” The “Welcoming Prayer” can be done in a moment, in a breath. It is about “letting go.” When we welcome “what is” in our life, it doesn’t mean that we don’t want or need change or growth. It means that we accept what comes our way and invite God into it. In His presence we ...

Last year on January 23 , I shared this picture with you, but I think it is worth sharing again.  "She Will Find What is Lost" Of this painting Brian Kershisnik wrote, "...many unseen forces are interested in you, love you, and work to influence matters for your profound benefit.  Most of what we all do is resist it, misinterpret it, or mess it up, but my experience indicates that these unseen efforts persist impossibly.  I thank God for that." I was reminded of this painting while standing there watching all the people on Friday night make a circle around you waiting to give you a hug after your show. One friend from your ultimate team was literally jumping up and down with excitement. Katie told me how it was so wonderful to watch you on stage as you embodied both strength and grace so beautifully. I wish I could have captured it in a video, but I did not want to be annoying with my phone in the corner, so I will do my best to remind you of it here.  It was a beau...