Saturday, January 29, 2011

Dearest God,

There is a spiritual kinship with fellow pilgrims on retreat. When we lift our eyes, seeking guidance, a gentle leading toward the holy and wholeness, there is a bond unlike any other. You, O Lord, make this possible.

We retreated together today and although we came from many directions in our spiritual life, at day's end we wound up at the same place, unity, singing one song. We made our way through the past recalling to mind many of those who brought you to us. We celebrated them in our lives and the many gifts they brought to us. Through them and others, we discovered our heartsong and together we sang it to you and one another. How awe-inspiring as we witnessed the work of your spirit in our midst. That which we were afraid of, an exercise we were fearful of doing became a glorious work with your handprint. Indeed we sang eternity's song.

Receive our praise,
God of Many Wonders;
accept our prayers
of thanksgiving.

Love, Andrea