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Continue reading →: A visual guide to Shiva symbolismShiva is one of the most widely known and revered Hindu gods. In the Hindu mythology, Shiva is the Destroyer, working in concert with Brahma the Creator and Vishnu the Protector. Shiva has always fascinated his followers by his unique appearance: he has not two but three eyes, has ash…
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Continue reading →: Brother Sun, Sister MoonThe following words of praise to God come from the Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon of St. Francis of Assisi. “Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures, especially through my lord Brother Sun, who brings the day; and you give light through him. And he is beautiful…
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Continue reading →: A Prayer of Indigenous Peoples, Refugees, Immigrants, and PilgrimsA Prayer of Indigenous Peoples, Refugees, Immigrants, and Pilgrims Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we come before you as many parts of a single body. people drawn from every tribe, every nation, every language; some indigenous—peoples of the land; some refugees, immigrants, pilgrims—people on the move; some hosts,…
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Continue reading →: Lord of justice and mercyLord of justice and mercy, both strong and loving, creator of the earth and humankind, we praise you for your omnipotence and we thank you for your presence in our lives. Lord, we ask that you teach us to love our neighbor, so that we may obey your commands. We…
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Continue reading →: Stories that shockMany people come to the bible with many false expectations. One of the expectations that I frequently hear people express is that the heroes of the bible should be great moral examples. Then they’re shocked and angered when they find out they’re not. But that’s to confuse the function of…
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Continue reading →: The scroll and the lamb“He Who Opened The Scroll With the Seven Seals” by ShyHowl I found this interpretation of the scroll and the lamb from the book of Revelation interesting particularly because of the peculiar arrangement of the seven eyes.
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Continue reading →: Ritual use of salt by ElishaThis story is told in 2 Kings 2:19-22: The people of the city said to Elisha, “Look, our lord, this town is well situated, as you can see, but the water is bad and the land is unproductive.” “Bring me a new bowl,” he said, “and put salt in it.”…
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Continue reading →: Refuge for the oppressedImmigration Dear Lord, our shelter and refuge for the oppressed, we praise you for your ultimate power and unsurpassable love. We thank you for your unfailing justice and we thank you for never forsaking those who love you. O Lord of compassion, we ask for your continued mercy for those…
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