"Thus it is not surprising to find the influence of the synagogue liturgy on the forms of worship of the early Church. This …
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Christian Resources and Prayers for Veterans Day
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend …
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Prayers for Children’s Sabbath
Sponsored by the Children's Defense Fund, the National Observance of Children's Sabbaths Celebration is a way for faith …
A Blessing for World Communion Sunday
The following prayer is by Jan L. Richardson, the author/curator of The Painted Prayerbook, a wonderful site of artwork, …
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Prayers for Volunteers
"May your Spirit strengthen us; so that we will be: strong in faith, discerning in proclamation, courageous in witness, persistent …
Blessing Backpacks: Prayer and Resources
"We thank you for this new beginning, for new books and new ideas. We thank you for sharpened pencils, pointy crayons, and crisp …
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Spiritual Practices: Praying with Scripture
Bible Reading and Lectio Divina Spiritual practices are those practices that help us cultivate awareness and …
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Prayers for Independence Day
"Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus …
Spiritual Practices: Mindful Eating
One area of my own life where I find that I’m often not focused enough is when I’m eating. It's too often …
A Litany for Sunday: Jesus who on this day…
The following litany is from The Wideness of God's Mercy. Jesus, who on this day of the week rose …
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