Good Evening Dear Ones!
Happy Take Care Tuesday ! I want to share with you something that happened to me last evening on Twitter. I was a victim of hate speak and was forced to block 6 people who took great offense that I support Muslims. I wanted to educate someone that I don't follow on a question she asked. I sent her a link and that led to opening a can of worms and I was told that I was a "Stupid, Stupid, Stupid Girl"
"That I was deluded"! When I shared that I'm involved with interfaith groups and that I'm treated like family by many of my Muslim friends another person chimed in and said "That's nice maybe when they attack you'll be the last to be killed" After 6 replies I decided that I would block these hateful people! I don't usually do this but I couldn't stand having my TL littered with hate and hate speak. Tonight I ask you to pray for all haters in social media who attack with the weaponry of words. I am rattled to say the least but getting better. When I woke up I found out about the events in France and the beloved priest who was killed while celebrating mass. I was sangered that is sad and angered by this latest act of violence by a radical pseudo-Muslim Extremist. We must pray and learn from each other now more than ever. Coming out as Lesbian was much less frightening than being a victim of hate speak. Tonight we pray against hate and violence. Tonight we come and pray for each other and light our candles and shed light throughout the world seeking to abolish hatred by shining the light of love and mercy to a fragile, broken, and world that needs to be enlightened towards unity not division.
We enter our prayer time with the "Be Stills"
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am.
Be still and know.
Be still.
Be.
God, we come to you this night to light a single candle to shine this light to world against hatred and especially hate speak. We pray that we may think before we speak and scatter words of hatred out into social media. We pray that our lights may bring to light the biases that divide so that we may work for justice, equality, bridge building,unity and the vanquishing of hatred and violence. We pray that we may listen with our heart homes well lit to receive holy instruction from you so that we may know how to act in words and in deeds. We pray this night and remember "As long as you speak my name I shall live forever" - African Proverb in honor and loving memory of Father Jaques Hamel, 85, a Catholic priest who was brutally killed while saying mass today by the action of yet another terrorist. Let Light Perpetual Shine upon him and all of us who mourn his loss. We pray and give thanks for the work of Mothers of the Movement who speak the names of their children who died by gun violence at the hands of law enforcement and others. We pray this night for the leaders of the world who need to be empowered to practice sound governance with dignity, respect, and integrity. We light our candles and pray away all hatred and division this night and always and let us sow seeds of love, hope, joy, peace, and that we may grow into the united and loving family God has called us to be. Amen
Jesus, we pray for all who are suffering and are in need of healing of body, mind, and spirit.
Jesus, comfort all those who are living with cancer and any autoimmune disease.
Jesus, protect all those who are in danger this night in our cities, towns,states, and nations of the world.
Jesus, we pray for all who have died and are dying today may they find their entry into eternal joy a peaceful journey where they are welcomed into your Father's loving arms.
Jesus, we pray for peace in the world that we may become peacemakers not agents of hate and division. May we sow seeds of joy, hope, and love to all of our family members.
Jesus, we pray for all families that are going through tough times and estrangement.
Jesus, we pray for all refugees, immigrants, political prisoners, and all those who are seeking freedom.
Jesus, we pray that we may be good stewards of God's Cathedral of life and become better at conservation.
Jesus, help us to be good at self-care and go over to the other side of the lake to rest and pray.
Jesus, we pray for all caregivers and all the Martha's and Mary's.
Jesus, may we always have an attitude of gratitude and never take anything or anyone for granted.
Jesus, may we become the loving family members you are calling us to do and be.
Jesus, we pray for peace in the Middle East and all the holy places where you, the patriarchs, prophets, and apostles walked. We pray that peace and common sense may prevail.
Jesus, protect all the war torn places in the world and all those who are victims of oppression, terror, injustice, and human rights of any kind.
Jesus, we pray for all of our animal companions and give them our best care and protection. We pray for an end to animal cruelty.
Jesus, give us the courage to speak truth to power and speak for the voiceless and marginalized.
Jesus, we offer our additional prayers, thanksgivings, and remembrances, and celebrations to you now________________
Jesus, we offer our additional prayers, thanksgivings, and remembrances, and celebrations to you now________________
We take time to remember and speak the names of these dear ones as has become our custom;
God we lift up these precious and dear ones to you O God.
Montrell Jackson, Matthew Gerald and Brad Garafola, of Baton Rouge who were killed
We pray and remember the 4000+ persons who have died by acts of lynching in our country as we speak the name of Moses York who was lynched . We remember and pray for those who have been victims of violence at the hands of law enforcement officers as we speak the names of Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, and all others. We pray and speak the names of the the Dallas 5 BRENT THOMPSON, PATRICK ZAMARRIPA,MICHAEL KROL,MICHAEL SMITH,LORNE AHRENS We pray and remember the Orlando 49 and speak their names: Stanley Almodovar III,Amanda Alvear,Oscar A Aracena-Montero, Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, Antonio Davon Brown, Darryl Roman Burt II, Angel L. Candelario-Padro,Juan Chevez-Martinez, Luis Daniel Conde, Cory James Connell, Tevin Eugene Crosby, Deonka Deidra Drayton, Simon Adrian Carrillo Fernandez, Leroy Valentin Fernandez, Mercedez Marisol Flores,Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, Juan Ramon Guerrero, Paul Terrell Henry,Frank Hernandez, Miguel Angel Honorato, Javier Jorge-Reyes, Jason Benjamin Josaphat, Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, Anthony Luis Laureanodisla, Christopher Andrew Leinonen, Alejandro Barrios Martinez, Brenda Lee Marquez McCool, Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, Kimberly Morris, Akyra Monet Murray, Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, Geraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, Joel Rayon Paniagua, Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, Enrique L. Rios, Jr., Jean C. Nives Rodriguez,Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado,Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz, Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan, Edward Sotomayor Jr., Shane Evan Tomlinson,Martin Benitez Torres, Jonathan Antonio Camuy Vega, Juan P. Rivera Velazquez, Luis S. Vielma,Franky Jimmy Dejesus Velazquez, Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, Jerald Arthur Wright. We pray and speak the name of Ulises Garcia, Bernardino de Jesus, and all those who have died at the hands of gang violence. For all who have died by suicide by law enforcement today especially in Santa Maria remembering, Javier Garcia Gaona. Fr. Jacques Hamel
God we lift up these precious and dear ones to you O God.
Jesus, we lift up all these our prayers to you in your Most Holy Name. Amen.
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Good Night Dear Family! I love you! You bless me each and everyday of my life. I give thanks to God for you this night and always.
May peace, joy,hope, and love be always yours.
Sara
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