Blessings and Benedictions
Each Sunday, a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pastor offers a blessing and benediction for the week ahead. We hope that these will inspire you and nurture your faith.
2/14/2024
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
On a normal day like any other day, Jesus stepped into the Jordan River with John the Baptizer. John offered baptism to Jesus like John did for everyone else and then immediately, according to Mark’s Gospel, the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness for forty days. And in a way, I confess I am jealous. There are days when the wilderness sounds lovely. In the middle of Advent when I start getting mailings and messages to plan for Lent, in the middle of balancing all of the things ministry asks us to do and life with friends and family…there are days when wilderness sounds lovely.
2/7/2024
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Jeff Sockwell
Out of the silence God has spoken, echoing the eternal sounding that vibrates through all that has life.
1/31/2024
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Adriene Thorne
Loving God, make us your warmth in the frost, your light in the dark, your music in the ruckus that engulfs the planet. Knit together what we have torn apart. Repair what we have damaged. Liberate our hearts and minds to live truly the life of the gospel. A life that loves and longs for peace. Show us the way to pour out your love. In Jesus name and for his sake. Amen.
1/24/2024
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Lorenzo Small
Saints, even amid all the chaos that surrounds us, pestilence, divisions, wars and rumors of wars, there is still reason for us to do as the palmist instructs, “Praise the Lord!”
1/17/2024
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Ivan Herman
Following Jesus on the path to holiness and wholeness is often one of unlearning the shame that our fears have taught us. Turn and learn to delight in God’s love for you!
1/10/2024
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Dr. Andy Kort
Samuel was laying down when he thought he heard something. What was it? More specifically, whose voice was it? Was it Eli’s? No. Again he heard his name called. Who is calling now?
1/3/2024
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez
We have joined in love with God
We have joined in love with God through our baptism
Let’s continue finding ways to reconnect
Let’s continue retrieving the real meaning of Baptism
12/13/2023
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Jeff Sockwell
The season of Advent welcomes your attention, eager to journey with you deeper into the presence of the holy.
12/6/2023
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez
While we wait for the coming of our Lord
The love of God can surprise us in different ways
11/29/2023
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Dr. Glen Bell
We wait for you in hope and trust. We lean on your promises. Your promises are our blessing today.
11/19/2023
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Emma Nickel
When the challenges you face feel astounding, may you be astounded by the peace Christ brings.
11/8/2023
Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Lorenzo Small, Sr.
In this season of thanksgiving, help us to remember all the times you have faithfully shown yourself to be Jehovah-Jireh.
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