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we came across this little building pretty much in the middle of the woods. it seemed to be a little altar, unlocked, just there.
Prayer may be sweet in cottage homes,
Where sire and child devoutly kneel,
While through the open casement nigh
The vernal blossoms firagrant steal.
Prayer may be sweet in stately halls.
Where heart with kindred heart is blent,
And upward to th' eternal throne
The hymn of praise melodious sent.
But he who fain would know how warm
The soul's appeal to God may be,
From friends and native land should turn,
A wanderer on tile faithless sea;—
Should hear its deep, imploring tone
Rise heavenward o'er the foaming surge,
When billows toss the fragile bark,
And fearful blasts the conflict urge.
Naught, naught appears but sea and sky;
No refuge where the foot may flee:
How will he cast, O Rock divine,
The anchor of his soul on thee!
Traditionally, prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. The flags do not carry prayers to gods, a common misconception; rather, the Tibetans believe the prayers and mantras will be blown by the wind to spread the good will and compassion into all pervading space. Therefore, prayer flags are thought to bring benefit to all.
By hanging flags in high places the Lung ta will carry the blessings depicted on the flags to all beings. As wind passes over the surface of the flags which are sensitive to the slightest movement of the wind, the air is purified and sanctified by the Mantras.
The prayers of a flag become a permanent part of the universe as the images fade from exposure to the elements. Just as life moves on and is replaced by new life, Tibetans renew their hopes for the world by continually mounting new flags alongside the old. This act symbolizes a welcoming of life's changes and an acknowledgment that all beings are part of a greater ongoing cycle.
Mother, may this prayer be granted:
That Christ's love may be implanted
In the depths of my poor soul.
At the cross, your sorrow sharing,
All your grief and torment bearing,
Let me stand and mourn with you.
Fairest maid of all creation,
Queen of hope and consolation,
Let me feel your grief sublime.
Religious and spiritual journey about prayers said on the way to San Francisco from Marin County, California. The poem ends, "'Abba'", I cried."
PRAYER FOR KEUKA, By Dave Walczak, 6/2/10, (ACRYLIC, 5’ – 8” X 4’ – 0”)
The life, beauty & magic you bestow on us are forever cherished. With courage and grace we offer our love and appreciation by protecting life’s circle and being good stewards. Your pristine water is our blood, the sky our clear breathe, and the earth that cradles you, our arms. We will protect you from invading gas drillers, whose spiritual blindness, carelessly threatens your well being with toxins born from greed.
Sacred Heart University hosted a prayer service at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit in memory of those who died in mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Photo by Tracy Deer-Mirek 3/18/19
These prayer flags are called Lungta, which is Tibetan for Wind Horse. They contain messages of good will that are meant to be caught be the winds and blown around the world to those in need.
Governor O'Malley Addresses the Legislative Black Caucus Prayer Breakfast by Jay Baker in Annapolis, MD.
The incense coils also contained prayers written beneath them. I also learned that the smoke is supposed to "bring these prayers up to heaven".
It is believed that every rotation of a prayer wheel equals one utterance of the mantra which helps in accumulating merits, replacing negative effects with positive ones, and hence bringing good karma.
dedicated to a friend of mine who's going through a tough period of her life right now. Do not worry too much, things will be fine. Keep fighting yea!
U have all our support, love & prayers back here
Wednesday, January 21, 2009:
Opening Mass-Great Upper Church
Principal Celebrant & Homilist: Cardinal Justin F. Rigali, Chairman, USCCB Committee for Pro-Life Activities
Check out my Prayer Plant! It’s had an incredible growth spurt. I’ll need to find a larger pot and a display area with more space soon!
(Maranta leuconeura var. erythrophylla, native to Brazilian tropical forests. This tri-colored prayer plant, also called the herringbone plant, is the most common variety and features bold red veins.)
Plant Whispering: When tending to your plants, speak gently to them or whisper affirmations like, ‘grow strong, grow vibrant.’ Imagine their leaves responding, soaking in your care and intention.
Ramadan just started in Bangladesh. Muslims don't miss the prayers, at least in this month.
But at the beginning of the month, people feel tired because of the fasting, so they sometimes rest in the peaceful Masjids.
VCES second grade students shared the history of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO) during a Heritage prayer service on Wednesday, March 15. The Sisters honor their history by celebrating SSMO Heritage Month each March. The students prepared posters showing "then" and "now" pictures and made gifts for each of the Sisters.