Palm Sunday
On this Palm Sunday, I wanted to share with you my artwork, ENTRY INTO THE CITY (Giclee, 2012). - From a Facebook post.
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Healthcare Workers
This is the face of someone who just spent 9 hours in personal protective equipment moving critically ill Covid19 patients around London. We thank them for their work and courage. https://time.com/5807918/health-care-workers-selfies-coronavirus-covid-19/ Loving God, on this day we remember healthcare workers here in our own facilities and everywhere. We pledge our prayerful support to all who give of themselves daily in the healing ministry of Jesus. (We thank them for their sacrifice and courage for being on the front lines of this pandemic.) As they work to cure, speak to soothe, and touch to heal in the power of the Holy Spirit, may they be renewed in their commitment of service to the healthcare ministry. Lay your gentle hand upon each of them as they touch others with your presence. We pray in your holy name. Amen. - Worship prayer for Healthcare Workers, Catholic Health Association of the US, https://www.chausa.org/publications/health-progress/article/january...
Pray during the Pandemic
Via Buzzfeed.com https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/gabrielsanchez/helpers-coronavirus-quarantine-medical-workers-pictures Prayer for a Time of Pandemic Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid with your healing love. Heal the sick, Lord Christ. May they regain strength and health. Heal the fear which prevents nations and neighbors from helping one another. Heal the pride which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders. Jesus Christ, healer of all, stay by our side in this time of uncertainty. Be with those who are quarantined and hospitalized. Keep them company while we cannot. Grant them patience and strength. Be with those whose finances are affected. Help them find resources to take care of themselves and their families. Be with the elderly and vulnerable. Help all to avoid carel...