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Prayer Booth: Hotline to God

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If God is hidden

If God is hidden, it is because he is out of the reach of our senses or imagination, even of our mental perceptions… It is true that our reason can get at least some glimpse of his existence, and we learn even more about him through the revealed Scripture; yet he remains always beyond any [...]

Poem: We have not come here to take prisoners, by Hafiz

WE HAVE NOT COME TO TAKE PRISONERS
 
We have not come here to take prisoners,
But to surrender ever more deeply
To freedom and joy.
 
We have not come into this exquisite world
To hold ourselves hostage from love.
 
Run my dear,
From anything
That may not strengthen
Your precious budding wings.
 
Run like hell my dear,
From anyone likely
To put a sharp knife
Into the sacred, [...]

The Our Father in Taino Language

Taino Prayer: The Our Father In The Taino Indian Language:
Guakia Baba (Our Father), turey toca (is in sky),
Guami-ke-ni (Lord of land and water),
Guami-caraya-guey (Lord of moon and sun) guarico (come to), guakia (us), tayno-ti (good,tall), bo-matun; (big,generous),
busica (give to), guakia (us), aje-cazabi; (tubercles,bread),
Juracan-ua (bad spirit no), Maboya-ua (ghost no),
Jukiyu-jan; (good spirit yes), Diosa (of God), [...]

Mapping the Divine Week

 
According to the Mustard Seed Alternative Calendar this week is Mapping the Divine Week.
Take a map of your neighborhood/City (you can get this thru Google Maps) And for the extent of this week mark those areas in which you and others in your community and/or neighborhood encounter the Divine . It can be a [...]

March 2009 MSA Seed Sampler: The Majority Future and Reconciliation

It is difficult for many white people to admit their privilege and dominance in society, especially American society. It is a sensitive topic, discussions of which at any great length can lead to hurt feelings, defensiveness, and resentment.
At MSA, we believe that reconciliation is at the core of God’s kingdom vision for the world. Biblical [...]

A Journey Into Wholeness: Lenten Reflection Guide

 
 

 
This Lenten guide provides a focus on different areas of brokenness for each of the 5 weeks of Lent – the brokenness of our inner selves, poverty, homelessness, pollution, disunity within the church.
It includes weekly reflections, litanies, and activities for each week. There is no charge however if you use it for a small group [...]

With this faith we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.
Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope [...]

Jan. 18-25 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2009

From the World Council of Churches:
Inspired by the witness of churches from a divided country, Christians throughout the world will be praying “that they may become one in God’s hand” during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2009. 
The materials for the week of prayer 2009 are rooted in the experience of the churches in [...]

MSH Advent Morning and Evening Prayers

Download now this PDF including a new set of Advent responsive prayers curated by Christine Sine.
Advent Morning & Evening Prayers.
This are the prayers we are using at the Mustard Seed House - daily at 8:30 AM (PST) and 9:00 PM (PST). Download them and pray with us.

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