Prayer to Go Carolyn Beard

“A Song of Creation” from the Episcopal Church’s Book of Common Prayer (88-90) Invocation Glorify 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, *     praise him and highly exalt him for ever. The Cosmic Order Glorify the Lord, you angels... Read More

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. “O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in... Read More

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 around us. This “prayer for mission” is a perfect way to set... Read More

“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 can even a quick prayer or moment of meditation start... Read More

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 After Christmas Day Almighty God, you have poured upon us... Read More

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 Christian tradition. Bible Passages John 8:12 (NIV) When Jesus spoke... Read More