Author Archives: atwinfather

Anyone who grew up watching the John Hughes movies of teenage angst, youthful innocence and coming of age  of the 1980’s knows that they captured something that was somewhat eternal. The readings of the lectionary of the past few weeks remind us that God calls us to know God as a child.  What is scary to meContinue reading “Prayer for October 11, 2021”

Thank you Loving God for this day.  Right now it is early and too little has happened for us to know the measure of the day.  Help us to know, that even when the day is challenging, you are journeying along side us.  May we always try to be loving, compassionate and forgiving of all whom we meetContinue reading “Prayer for October 10, 2021”

Today, O God, I am fortunate enough to celebrate the lives of two people who loved each other deeply and later in the day celebrate the beginning of the married life of two others.  May all of us be encouraged by the witness of those who have been fortunate enough to spend so much of whoContinue reading “October 9, 2021”

On this day in 1985, “Les Miserables” a musical based on Victor Hugo’s book opened in the West End.  It is the longest running West End musical in history.  May have to listen to all the musical at the loudest setting or watch one of the reunion specials. O God, we thank you for the stories thatContinue reading “Prayer for October 8, 2021”

Thank you, ever-present God, for our friends and family.  Whether they have been with us for our entire lives or for a short time, they help ground us and make us know we are not alone.  May we let them know this day and everyday how much their presence means to us.  Give us an appreciation for theContinue reading “Prayer for October 7, 2021”

Thank you God for letting us be vulnerable to you.  The world expects us to have a veneer of strength that is antithetical to who we are.  May we have people for whom we can share our fears and anxieties.  Let us know that there are people for whom we can trust so that we can meet theContinue reading “Prayer for October 6, 2021”

Dear God, may we make the most of this day.  We have some expectations for this day, and know that there will be things that surprise us.  May we know that you are with us at each of those moments.  Help us find direction when we are faced with choices today that affect others.  May our decisions be madeContinue reading “Prayer for October 5, 2021”

There are times, O God, when we are beyond exhausted.  We want to be fully present to those we love so much that we burn the candles at both ends so completely that we have nothing left.  Help us to recognize those times before we are burnt out.  We know that our love is oftenContinue reading “Prayer for October 4, 2021”

Be with those who are enduring the reality of lifelong illness, O God.  May they not be discouraged as they live each day knowing that there is no real cure.  Instead fill them with the understating that there are so many wonderful things that they can do, and that they have so many blessings that the illnessContinue reading “Prayer for October 3, 2021”

The Return of the Prodigal Son is perhaps one of the most powerful parables in scripture.  It speaks so deeply to our need to ask for and be forgiven. It also has this unique character in the older brother who struggles with forgiving others. Forgiving God, we are all prodigal and yet we also have foundContinue reading “Prayer for October 2, 2021”