Rev Jerry Maynard
Step by step. My heart beats. Glancing at the crowds.Seeing and hearing the commotion. I remember…I remember the joy of gathering. I remember the warmth of embracing. I remember the gentle kisses of a soft breeze. I remember the smell of fresh coffee being served. Crossing the corner, Walking into the intersection, I look up. There, before me, a friend! Adventure! I …
Creator, You have seen our efforts and You know our intentions. Our siblings long for affirmation amid the fragility of survival. Send down a fresh blessing of liberation, that every being who dares to engage the drama and trauma of life, may come to know Your radical grace and fortitude. Blessed are you, the big …
Benediction For The Lightbearers + Bless you, who shine your light, even when you would rather extinguish it; thank you for your steadfastness. + Bless you, who shine your light, even when it is little and you are embarrassed by it; thank you for your vulnerability. + Bless you, who shine your light, even though …
The “bless you/benedictions” section of The People’s Priest blog, is a collection of monthly prayers for targeted communities that affirms the spiritual realities of oppressed peoples while also challenging the powers that be to repent of their oppressive ways. Listen Here: May You Always Be Disturbed May you always be disturbed when pain runs rampant throughout …
The Eucharistic Nature of Justice-Making Throughout the ebb and flow of Christian history, the gathering of The Way, has gravitated around the sacred expression of oneness in the shared meal. The common act of speaking blessing, breaking bread, and giving cup has manifested an outward sign of mutuality. The shared meal is the nourishment that …
I will not tell you to be calm. I will not tell you to be subtle or quiet. No. This is not the time. Instead, I invite you to; Rage On, dear one. Touch the flames of indignation.Let yourself be set ablaze.The fire will burn away the grief. The ashes will be the seeds of rebirth. After all, the bright, …