Good Night, God! (Simple Evening Prayers)
Dear Lord, thank you for being there for me today as I strived to be my best for others. Lead me to your love through faith and trust as I place all my love before you.
Accompanying a Dying Person (Staff In-Service) (Sending Love Ritual)
When a person enters the final stage of the dying process, we will notice two different dynamics at work. These are closely interrelated and interdependent.
Prayer for the Blessing of Sleep (Why Can’t I Sleep)
Loving God, I don’t know why I can’t fall asleep! It’s late in the evening, I am comfortable in my bed, but sleep won’t come.
On the Arrival of a New Resident (You Are Welcome Here!)
If the opportunity arises when final arrangements for someone to enter residential care are being discussed, find out in advance how the person coming might react to a blessing. Would they like a simple welcome/blessing as part of their arrival?
Good Night, God! (Simple Evening Prayers)
Heavenly Father, thank you for the day just done. May the night ahead refresh our minds and rest our bodies as we place our trust in you.
Reflection on Suffering (Opening a Doorway)
Franciscan Father Richard Rohr describes two paths that suffering can take us down—a path that fills us with bitterness, resentment, and blame; or a path that softens our hearts to grow closer to God. For many of us, suffering is a cycle. We go back and forth, holding on and letting go, healing, hurting anew, and healing again.
Prayer on Receiving a Poor Diagnosis (Why Me)
Why me, God? Why me? I have tried to be faithful, tried to follow the Christian way but now I have this disease …
Good Night, God! (Simple Evening Prayers)
Heavenly Father, you have given me light and love in this day of pain and despair. May the night bring peace and calm as I place my trust in you.