Wednesday, March 23, 2016

CROSS Sighting #3




Pathway across the canal connecting 
Galt House Drive and New Town Lake Drive.


“Woman, here is your son... Here is your mother.”  (John 19: 26-27)

 Prayer:
On this day, dear Jesus, when I remember how you hung on a cross - beaten, torn, despised, mocked, betrayed - I am reminded that you did not think about yourself and the suffering you endured.  Rather, you made sure that your children would share the same love that you have first loved us with.  You took care of me and commanded me to take care of another.  Just as these paths intersect, so have your outstretched arms connected me to my brother, my sister, my mother, my father, my neighbor, and the stranger.   


Let me love as you have loved me.  Teach me how to reach out my arms to connect with the other and intersect our lives.  Show me how to embrace the one left behind. 


By your holy cross, I am redeemed. 
Bless you, O Lord, for redeeming me.












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CROSS Sighting #4


Prayer:

 On this day, dear Jesus, when I remember how you hung on a cross - beaten, torn, despised, mocked, betrayed - I am reminded that in your humanness and your divinity, you cried out to the Source of all life. In this moment of utter despair, you remained faithful to the calling, and you acknowledged the One who sent you to redeem the world. Like this rock, thank you for remaining strong, firm, and unyielding; able to endure the pains of this world, that I might have life.
When I cry out in anguish, help me to know that I am never alone. Help me to remember that your suffering and pain and anguish was for me, so that I don't need to bear the weight of my own sins.  Thank you for suffering for me.




By your holy cross, I am redeemed. 
Bless you, O Lord, for redeeming me.









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CROSS Sighting #5

 On this day, dear Jesus, when I remember how you hung on a cross - beaten, torn, despised, mocked, betrayed - I am reminded of your unyielding willingness to suffer and die for me.  I am reminded how physically debilitating to the point of death this selfless act endured.  So you cried out in thirst.  Thirsty not only to replenish a physical need, but thirsty, I believe, for me.  Thirsty for me and all creation to be drawn back to you to be made whole again.  

As the cool waters pass under this bridge flowing down the canal, let me not forget of your ever abundant, flowing grace and mercy for me and all creation.  Let me live a "watered" life, blessed by you to be a blessing to those who thirst for your love. 

By your holy cross, I am redeemed. 
Bless you, O Lord, for redeeming me.





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CROSS Sighting #6



  

Rear Chapel doors off of Domain Street 


"It is finished."  John 19:30

Prayer:
 On this day, dear Jesus, when I remember how you hung on a cross - beaten, torn, despised, mocked, betrayed - I am reminded of your determination to complete the work that the Father had given you.  A saving work for the whole of the world.  From the very beginning, your purpose was to die that I might live.  There is no greater love than the freely giving of one's life for another. 

Let these doors remind me of the doors to your heart - drawing me in - including me in this great act of scrifice that I may also open my heart for the sake of the other.

By your holy cross, I am redeemed. 
Bless you, O Lord, for redeeming me. 




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CROSS Sighting #7

3257 Domain Street 

"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit."  (Luke 23: 46)

Prayer:
 On this day, dear Jesus, when I remember how you hung on a cross - beaten, torn, despised, mocked, betrayed - I am reminded of your ultimate sacrifice - your life for mine.  It was here on this cross that you gave yourself up - trusting in the sovereignty of God, the Father, completely giving up your spirit into the hands of the Father.

How can I thank you for what you have done for me but to also give my life over to you in complete trust - trusting in your unfailing love and mercy to be the redeemer of my life and of the whole world.

By your holy cross, I am redeemed. 
Bless you, O Lord, for redeeming me. 


You are invited to take a strip of purple cloth and tie it to the cross, symbolizing the tying of your sins to the cross - the giving up of your life into the hands of Jesus who is the redeemer of the world.
OTHER ACTIVITIES @ THE BRIDGE THIS WEEK:

Labyrinth prayer walk:  Located across the side street from the Bridge at Domain in the grassy area.  (See map!)

 Thursday @ 6:30pm: Jewish Seder Meal with Christian Understanding

Friday @ 9:30am: EASTER Storytime with the children including Easter activities and crafts.

 Friday @ 3pm: Biblical Reading of the Passion Story

Friday @ 7pm: Good Friday Prayer Around the Cross

SUNDAY @ 6:53 AM: Easter Sunrise Gathering!  
Bring a lawn chair and blanket if the weather warrants! Breakfast will follow!
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NT CROSSWalk Map




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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Walking The Labyrinth



Located across the street from The Bridge 
on Domain Street. 

Welcome to the Labyrinth.  The Labyrinth is an ancient prayer path the can be found in many religious traditions around the world.  It is used as a tool to guide the traveler through healing, clarity, and insight into the spiritual journey.  


ABOUT THE LABYRINTH: Its many turns reflect the journey of life, which involves change and transition, rites of passage, cycles of nature.  This particular 7 circuit design connects with the 7 chakras. Different from a maze - which has dead ends and false passages - the labyrinth has a single path that leads to the center.  It shows us that no time of effort is ever wasted; if we stay on the path, every step, however circuitous, takes us closer to our goal.

As you prepare to enter the path remember these few things:

1 - Breathe deeply - take your time - allow yourself to go at your own pace - you may "pass" or step around others

2 – ENTER: relax and let go of all the things that clutter your thoughts.  Release the things that block your path of wholeness, focusing on the Sacred within you.

3 – CENTER: Symbols entering into the presence of the Sacred; a space dedicated to receiving and listening to the Spirit through quiet meditation and prayer.

4 – RETURN:  Walk the same way that brought you to the center, anticipating the new places you will journey empowered by a deeper connection with the Sacred.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

e-trip to Jerusalem

An Online 40 Day Journey to Jerusalem for your body, soul, and mind.
During the 40 days of Lent, you are invited to :

1 – Read, meditate, and pray through the Gospel of Mark, and
2 – Travel the distance between Nazareth and Jerusalem - from Jesus’ hometown to the cross and empty grave.  The distance is about 148 kilometers or 92 miles. This averages 2.3 miles a day for 40 days (remember we rest on the Sabbath).  Travel it anyway you want – walk it, cycle it, run it; you decide.  But save the last 2.3 miles for Easter Sunday morning as you RUN from the empty tomb with Good News!  

There are 4 components to each day:
1)           Daily assigned continuous reading of the Gospel of Mark (Calendar)
2)           Guided T.R.I.P. meditation of daily text *(see instructions below)
3)           Suggested daily mileage marker (Calendar)
4)           Breath prayer to be used through the day (Calendar)

The T.R.I.P. Prayer Method
Since 1989, Mount Carmel has been teaching people to pray the scriptures by encouraging people to ask four questions as they are reading. These questions are similar to those used by Martin Luther as he prayed through the scriptures. Use the following questions to pray through the Gospel of Mark each day:
  1. THANKS: What in this text makes me thankful?
  2. REGRET: What in this text causes me regret?
  3. INTERCESSION (prayer): What (or who) does this text lead me to pray for?
  4. PURPOSE: What action does this text encourage me to take today?

Blessings on the Journey.


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