The 8th Ripple in the Pond ! Let us speak of loss and God's infinite love for us.

Dear Family of Love,

Happy Keeping the Faith Friday Fearlessly Without Fretting! Today we found and find ourselves mourning the loss of Leonard Nimoy and Malcolm Boyd. These two lights have entered the Thin Places on the same day.  Most of us know about Leonard Nimoy as the actor who portrayed Spock in 'Star Trek" who spoke the famous words "Live long and prosper". Many of you may not know who Malcolm Boyd is, he was one of the first openly gay priests in the Episcopal Church who was a prolific author of many books the most famous is ARE YOU RUNNING WITH ME JESUS?, not to mention a performance artist who performed at The Hungry Eye in San Francisco along with the likes of Dick Gregory. My parents had the pleasure of seeing them many moons ago. I never had the

opportunity to me Mr. Nimoy but I did have the honor of meeting Malcolm Boyd many times at diocesan events in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and meet him. At the consecration of our former Bishop Suffragan The Rt. Reverend Chester L. Talton, I had the privilege of receiving communion from Malcolm Boyd and Bishop Barbara C. Harris who was the first woman bishop in the Episcopal Church and around the world.  Wonderful memories of two heroes and steadfast role models.

 Why do these deaths and new members in the Thin Places touch me deeply? They do because it is a constant reminder that we are all mortal beings with immortal souls. Losses make us keenly aware that we need to take time to see how precious and  dear life is and not to take anything or anyone for granted. These losses and many others make us keenly aware of  the fragility of  life and at the same time God's infinite love for us. We are never separated from God and each other in life nor in death. Our love and God's love for one another is as strong as the best epoxy ever found or invented. Tonight let us take time to remember our loved ones who have left this mortal canvass and now permanently reside in the Thin Places and they are very thin indeed and for us our heart homes from which they will never leave. A friend of mine has on her headstone "Love means never having to say goodbye!"  Right now  I invite us to slow down and see this 8th ripple in the pond speaking to us as a symbol of infinity and God's and our infinite love for one another. God's love never goes away! Neither should our love for one another.  As I keep telling you I love you! My love for you isn't going anywhere and neither am I. 

Here is tonight's meditation music    Durufle Ubi Caritas Mix 

We pray this night for all who are grieving losses of  family and friends. We pray especially for ___________

We pray this night for those who are adjusting to new normals without support of family and friends.

We pray this night for all of our family members who are in the midst of severe weather that they may be protected and kept safe from harm.

We pray for the least of these that we may remember that we are the least of these and some times we may be homeless, hungry, and ill-clad. May we lovingly respond to each of our needs.

We pray that we may know and feel God's infinite love surrounding us and each other. 

We pray for all of our family members who have yet to know and feel God's love and the love that surrounds them.

We pray that we may love fearlessly without fear and may receive love in the same way.

We pray that we may lovingly help conserve your Cathedral of Life.

We pray for peace in this world and an end to violence meted upon your children and the relics of civilization.

We pray for all of our littlest brothers and sisters who are ill and are in the many Children's hospitals that are helping them heal.

We pray for all of our family members who are ill in body, mind, and spirit. May they be healed and given comfort.

We pray for all faith communities who are preparing or actively involved in worship this weekend. May we all be loving one to another and seek to find common ground.

We pray these our prayers and thanksgivings and lift them up unto you Jesus! Amen.

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Good night dear brothers and sisters of mine! I love you! May you find rest this night and remember to keep the faith fearlessly without fretting. Don't forget to place your worries, anxieties, fears and whatever else troubles you into the Worry/Sabbath Jar. I give God thanks for you this night and always.

With infinite and abiding love, peace, and blessings,

Sara