Posts tagged ‘first responder’

On the Front Lines of the Pandemic

A prayer for those on the front lines of the pandemic. It begins with the medical professionals putting themselves in harm’s way. The second stanza broadens…

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For the People of Snohomish County

This is a prayer in response to the massive mudslide in Snohomish County, Washington. It’s an adaption of two prayers that I originally wrote for the people…

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For the People of Philippines

Here are two prayers in response to Typhoon Haiyan. They’re revised from prayers that I originally wrote for the people of Haiti and have subsequently revised for…

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Resources for 9/11

Individuals and clergy members continue to look for meaningful prayers and meditations to use to commemorate the attacks of September 11, 2001. Here’s an annotated list of…

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Memorial Prayer for First Responders

This is a memorial prayer for first responders, posted today for the fire fighters who lost their lives battling the Yarnell Hill fire. It’s group prayer for…

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For First Responders (Revised)

In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, ambulances and first responders lined up waiting at NYU Medical Center. This is a prayer for first responders as they…

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For First Responders

This is a prayer for first responders as they head into a moment of crisis. It asks for the physical and emotional safety of these brave…

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Yizkor for First Responders

This is a yizkor prayer for those who have died in service to others as first responders. It’s another focused yizkor prayer, including: “In Memory of an…

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