Rev. Kamatara Johnson

A Prayer for Strength and Grace

A Prayer for Strength and Graceby Rev. Kamatara Johnson, Director of Collaborative Ministries Dedicated to all who are serving others right now I raise my awareness to realize the Presence of the One Loving Source, right here and right now. This is the animating power in all of life as we know it, this One Mind, One Heart. And I am aligned with the Divine that is the presence and power within. I remember who …

The Magic of Gratitude

The Magic of Gratitudeby Nancy Bowers, RScP In this moment, I pause to sink into gratitude.  I recognize the eternal goodness of God: the generosity I am continually blessed to receive, the love, the joy, and the treasures that abound both in form and in spirit.  I notice how I am forever supported and that everything that happens is a blessing, even when the appearance may seem to contradict that assessment.  I let God judge, …

Treatment for Compassion

Treatment for Compassionby Marjorie Larragoite, Practitioner Emeritus There is One infinite Divine Present; One Holy Spirit, called many names but always only One. This One is in, through and around everything that exists—the truth of being of all. I am completely and totally one with this Presence and so are all others. Every person is one with the Divine, for it is the truth of each one. From this Oneness, everything is given. All requests …

A Recipe for a Day of Self-Love

A Recipe for a Day of Self-Loveby Chaplain Tilia Giron, RScP At the beginning of each day, as part of your beginning prayer/meditation time, send to yourself love, and grace, welcoming all the blessings available to you this day. Send love and blessings as well to all your anticipated projects, or commitments, along with a parcel of joy, ease, strength, and success. Ask yourself as you go about your day.Who or What am I valuing …

One Creator

One Creatorby Rev. Gil Olmstead, Spiritual Director I am in gratitude that That which has created all things is the creator of my life. The majesty of the mountains, the beauty of a freezing morning, the heat of a dry Southwest afternoon – all reminds me of the infinite creativity of the Creator. The very Creator that has imbued each of us with Its essence, with Its fullness, giving us access to all creation. I celebrate …

Carol Helms, RScP

Affirming the A’s of Spirituality

Affirming the A’s of Spiritualityby Carol S. Helms, RScP There is one Life; that life is God’s life; that is perfect; and that Life is my life now. Today, I affirm and share one of the spiritual adventures I started five or six years ago. As some of you may know, one of my favorite spiritual practices is walking, meditative prayer that has evolved into an awesome and ever-expanding spiritual adventure. So put on your …

Treatment for Inspiration

Treatment for Inspirationby Marilyn O’Leary, RScP God is all there is. God is the Ultimate Reality. God is the Beginning with no beginning, the End with no end. God is Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent. God is Beauty, Art, Creativity, Music, Joy, Love. God is color, painting, poetry, song, laughter, happiness, warmth, kindness. I am One with God. God is closer to me than my breath. God is in every cell of my being. God acts in …

Treatment for Living in the Present 

Treatment for Living in the Present by Marilyn O’Leary, Practitioner Emeritus The truth is there is nothing but the Present. The Present is where we find God, Love, Peace, Joy, Abundance, Creativity, Faith, Freedom, Happiness. It is where we find deep spirituality. The Present is the only place we truly live. There is no such thing as the future. We cannot predict what the future will bring. We can only affirm that we will know what …