Author Archives: Joan

May our loving God bless you and keep you. May God’s face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May God look upon you with kindness, and grant you peace. Amen. Numbers chapter 6  

As in times past we need you, Christ Jesus. Come and bring us together in your love, your mercy, your compassion. Heal us in our pain and fear. Help us to see the needs of others, and to reach out … Continue reading →

Roman Catholic Womenpriests: Catholic Women Ordained? How? Who? Why? Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. EST First Unitarian Church 801 E. Washington Street South Bend, Indiana 46617 Bishop Joan Houk, and newly ordained Susan Vaickauski and Kathy Rolenc, will … Continue reading →

Blessings to you, Blessings of peace, Blessings of simplicity and Blessings of wonder of God’s awesome creation Blessings to you on St. Francis’ Day!

Prayer for Workers May you feel a sense of accomplishment and purpose in your work. May you receive a just wage for your work. May you serve the common good with your labor. With gratitude to “the pickers” who do … Continue reading →

Hatred takes away life. LOVE creates life; LOVE sustains life. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.  (1Corinthians 13:7) Sending blessings of love into the universe that we may have life.

Christ is risen.  Alleluia! Christ is risen, indeed.  Alleluia, Alleluia!

St. Joseph, protector of your spouse, Mary, and the Child, Jesus, refugee from violence, send your blessings upon the multitude of refugees this day. Share your love and strength with all of us that we may become a more peaceful … Continue reading →

The greening of the weeping willow tree outside my window and the wearing of the green today remind me of the Triune God, who is Source of All Being Eternal Word and Holy Spirit May God bless you on this … Continue reading →

All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures. You embrace with your tenderness all that exists. Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty. … Continue reading →