I've always had trouble with the "Father" bit; thanks for the immanently accessible Holy Parent and the down-to-earth real-life extended version. I can relate to it. Bless you and your ministry!
I’m a member of Overeaters Anonymous, and thanks to my Higher Power, whom I call Great Friend, I have 3 years of abstinence and recovery through the 12 Steps.
I’m going to add “Give me the gift of enough-ness” to my daily prayer and meditation.
Thanks so much for your funky and accessible ministry. With love, Kathy
A powerful prayer it is indeed! I appreciate learning how inclusive you are in addressing the Divine. I think I will take up calling the creator my Holy Parent too. Years ago I saw Queen Latifah playing the part of Mother Nature on the show "Northern Exposure," and after that I thought, " I could see praying to a Holy Creator who looks like her." I am neither African American or LGTBQ, but just thought that something about her seemed like a goddess I could feel comfortable interacting with. You are awesome at teaching us how to be real with God.
Oh, Nadia. This is sublime, and inspiring, and beautiful. You are a deep and true blessing in yourself. (Even without the actual dance mix. :) )
I've always had trouble with the "Father" bit; thanks for the immanently accessible Holy Parent and the down-to-earth real-life extended version. I can relate to it. Bless you and your ministry!
I’m a member of Overeaters Anonymous, and thanks to my Higher Power, whom I call Great Friend, I have 3 years of abstinence and recovery through the 12 Steps.
I’m going to add “Give me the gift of enough-ness” to my daily prayer and meditation.
Thanks so much for your funky and accessible ministry. With love, Kathy
I savored every word of this as if it was mango sorbet in the middle of the desert. So beautifully written, thank you!
Nadia, I heard about you through Richard Rohr's newsletter the other day and am grateful that I did. This was amazing, thank you.
All of this was beautiful, but that benediction really got me. Thank you
Wow, Wow, Wow, as my Pastor says. This is so moving. May I use it next time I preach at my church?
I watched this on Jennifer’s feed last night and loved it so much. So glad it’s on here for us to see again and again.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for this beautiful, honest prayer!
That is just so beautiful, Nadia. Thank you
A powerful prayer it is indeed! I appreciate learning how inclusive you are in addressing the Divine. I think I will take up calling the creator my Holy Parent too. Years ago I saw Queen Latifah playing the part of Mother Nature on the show "Northern Exposure," and after that I thought, " I could see praying to a Holy Creator who looks like her." I am neither African American or LGTBQ, but just thought that something about her seemed like a goddess I could feel comfortable interacting with. You are awesome at teaching us how to be real with God.
Thank you both. Thanks be to God.
AMEN and Amen.
I keep saying "Deliver us ..." There is no end.
We need these blessings as never before ... Yes, I know that each generation which has said these gifted words has probably felt this.
How can I know the feelings of those in Ukraine and every besieged and embattled part of the world? Yet, still I say the prayer with them
Amen!
Thank you for this profoundly powerful prayer!
woof.