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Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint James Major, Romano di Lombardia, Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy
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Ema (絵馬) are small wooden votive plaques where visitors write their wishes and prayers before hanging them at temples and shrines across Japan. Although the name literally means “picture of a horse,” recalling the equine offerings of ancient times, today they feature diverse designs closely tied to the places where they are displayed.
At Gotokuji Temple in Setagaya, Tokyo, the Ema take on a special character. This sanctuary is famous as the supposed birthplace of the maneki-neko, the iconic lucky cat figurine. According to tradition, in the 17th century, a cat beckoned a passing feudal lord into the temple just moments before a sudden thunderstorm, saving his life. In gratitude, the temple prospered, and ever since, thousands of lucky cat figures have gathered here as offerings.
Thus, the Ema at Gotokuji blend the ancient custom of inscribing wishes with the unique legacy of the maneki-neko, creating a space where history, faith, and symbols of good fortune quietly coexist beneath the temple’s architecture.
If you believe in prayer, I ask that would you please remember me in your prayers as I await some test results for a medical issue I'm having. Of course the Devil tries to put fear into you and bad thoughts but the Bible says that the Lord doesn't give us the spirit of fear but of peace, love and a sound mind.
Please pray with me that the test results will turn out good and it won't be anything major.
I would appreciate it
Dedicated to all sick people who have to stay at home this spring, with the wish for healing.
made with stable diffusion,topaz and photoshop.
Our Flickr friend Gene Morris and his wife Annette survived the Tornados that hit Canton,Texas where they live.
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I am going to be off Flickr for awhile. I will miss everyone but sometimes you have to take care of life in the real world. Thanks for all your visits and comments.
This Mayan Mother, is lighting Candles, a Mayan ritual, in a Catholic Church, to bring good fortune to her many family members. Ancient Pagan and recent (1630's) Christian religious beliefs are practiced, and even combined in Guatemala. This Church in Chichicastenango was full of a mix of Mayan and Catholic worshipers during Semana Santa Week.
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Early morning on the prayer trail. Prayer station with cross in background.
United Methodist of the Resurrection Church
Leawood, KS
The church dates from the first half of the 10th century. The richly themed wall decorations depict scenes from the life of Jesus, Mary and St. Georgeos. The chapels of Hagios Eustethios and Hagios Daniel are very close to each other. The tomb and prayer sections are worth seeing and date back to the 10th-11th century. Although three separate tunnels have to be passed through in order to reach the prayer hall of the church; the tunnels and the church are completely rock-carved spaces. The reason why the Mirrored Church, whose original name is Theotokos Hagios Georgeosloannes Church, is so called; is the perfect symmetry of the mutual geometric shapes on its walls.
...for this city, which we love and visit often....
for all victims...
for all men and women who try to rescue lives and defend people from violence and terrorism
Faithful Jews are expected to prayer three times a day, morning, afternoon and night.
The man praying from the Torah on the right is wearing a Tefillin. These little black boxes contain selections from the Torah.
“Tefillin are two small black boxes with black straps attached to them; Jewish men are required to place one box on their head and tie the other one on their arm each weekday morning. Tefillin are biblical in origin, and are commanded within the context of several laws outlining a Jew's relationship to God. 'And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might. Take to heart these instructions with which I charge you this day. Impress them upon your children. Recite them when you stay at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you get up. Bind them as a sign on your hand and let them serve as a frontlet between your eyes' (Deuteronomy 6:5-8).” www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/tefillin
A Prayer for My Dears
HDR 7 scatti
Fotocamera: Nikon D700
Aperture: f/11
Shutter Speed: 0.5 s
Lente: 14 mm
ISO: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Lens: Nikkor AF-S FX 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Another shot from one of the Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds I stayed at. This bathroom was lovely in the evening light.
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'Prayers Unpolished'
Camera: Mamiya RB67
Film: Kodak Vericolor 400; x-12/1993
Process: DIY ECN-2
Wyoming
July 2025
A young Balinese devotee completing a process of prayer and purification at Taman Beji Griya in Bali.
Portrait of a girl in Yangon, Myanmar. Today so many in Myanmar are struggling as the military government continues to attack its people. We must keep hope alive that this will someday end and that democracy and peace will allow the country to revive again.
“The prayer of the farmer kneeling in his field to weed it, the prayer of the rower kneeling with the stroke of his oar, are true prayers heard throughout nature.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
In Myanmar, prayer is intricately woven into the fabric of daily life, serving as a cornerstone of Buddhist practice. Buddhists engage in prayer not only in temples but also in homes and communal spaces. It is a ritual of reverence, reflection, and seeking enlightenment. The pervasive influence of Buddhism is evident in the multitude of pagodas and monasteries that dot the landscape, each a focal point for prayer and meditation. Myanmar's cultural and social ethos is deeply shaped by Buddhist principles, emphasizing compassion, mindfulness, and karma. The act of prayer, whether through chanting, meditation, or offerings, plays a vital role in fostering spiritual well-being, community harmony, and personal growth. It serves as a constant thread connecting individuals to their faith, guiding them on the path towards inner peace and enlightenment.