My heart goes out to all those suffering the effects of Superstorm Sandy. The heartrending stories, the incredible losses, and surreal photos of the devastation are so deeply moving -- touching at the core of our humanity and vulnerability. My prayer is that those in need find help, cheerfully and freely given. That those whose nerves are shattered from destruction and disruption find the necessary courage and strength to rebuild their homes and their dreams, and that all of us rise to our highest and best selves to assist them in so doing.
My wish is for peace to come to those who have been ravaged by the storm -- a deep calm, a quiet acceptance, and a spark of hope fueled by the love of neighbor and stranger helping neighbor and stranger alike.
As the storm caused destruction, may the elements of nature now become a force for healing! My heart is holding this Gaelic Blessing for all (though this arrangement is in the Christian tradition, my prayer is inclusive of ALL), after the storm:
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the gentle night to you.
Moon and stars pour their healing light on you.
Deep peace of Christ,
of Christ the light of the world to you.
Deep peace of Christ to you.
My wish is for peace to come to those who have been ravaged by the storm -- a deep calm, a quiet acceptance, and a spark of hope fueled by the love of neighbor and stranger helping neighbor and stranger alike.
As the storm caused destruction, may the elements of nature now become a force for healing! My heart is holding this Gaelic Blessing for all (though this arrangement is in the Christian tradition, my prayer is inclusive of ALL), after the storm:
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the gentle night to you.
Moon and stars pour their healing light on you.
Deep peace of Christ,
of Christ the light of the world to you.
Deep peace of Christ to you.
