gratitude — A Prayer Writer's Journey

The Lord’s Prayer

The inspiration for this prayer pysanka, and the focus of its contemplation, is The Lord’s Prayer of my youth.

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Grace and Gratitude

The Soul is the blissful image and likeness of God — an unconditionally-loving, peaceful, miraculous Presence within each one of us.

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December 1981

“Christmas reminds us that all children are special, that they are gifts from God… In their love and laughter, in our hopes for their future lies the true meaning of Christmas.” — President Ronald Reagan

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November 1963

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” — President John F. Kennedy

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