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Tag Archives: compline
Prayer for Sleep
Sleep, O sleep in the calm of each calm. Sleep, O sleep in the guidance of all guidance. Sleep, O sleep in the love of all loves. Sleep, O beloved, in the Lord of life. Sleep, O beloved, in the … Continue reading
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Tagged calm, compline, labyrinth, photography, prayer, rest, sleep, spirituality, stillness
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Compline Prayer
Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of this life may rest in your eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and verse, quotations and reflections, Spiritual journey
Tagged Christianity, compline, Contemplation, faith, God, night, photography, poetry, prayer, rest, spirituality
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Night Air
There are a few aspects of southern style that have found a soft spot in my Yankee heart. Gradually, my once-standard northerner group greeting “Hey you guys!” has been replaced with the more genteel “All y’all…” Then, there is the … Continue reading
Posted in quotations and reflections, work and life
Tagged compline, faith, moon, mystery, night, night prayer, sleeping porch, south, southern
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Christ as a Light
Canticle (Prayer of St. Patrick) Christ, as a light illumine and guide me. Christ, as a shield overshadow me. Christ under me; Christ over me; Christ beside me on my left and my right. This day be within and without … Continue reading
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Tagged canticle, celtic spirituality, Christianity, compline, darkness, faith, light, photography, prayer, stillness
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Super moon
I am writing outside tonight, enjoying the faint breeze on a warm, southern summer night. I have been awaiting tonight’s supermoon to make an appearance just over the tree line, beckoning me as always. As I sit and wait, I … Continue reading
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Tagged calling, compline, Contemplation, darkness, faith, God, light, moon. supermoon, nature, photography, reflection, spirit, spirituality, vocation
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My Spiritual Journey in Three Acts
This was written for, and shared with, the congregation of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church on May 5, 2013, as a part of our Coffee and Conversation series. The three pieces of art created during our conversation are featured at the … Continue reading
