Prayer around the cross emerges from an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France. Brother Roger, Taizé’s founder, arrived in the village of Taizé, France in 1940. In the midst of World War II, he dreamed of creating a community where reconciliation was a daily reality. At this place one offers prayer in silence either alone or connecting through touch. In this picture you will note the round bowls on the corners .. this is where one kneels and others come to share in your prayer and the community grows and the connection through spirit is powerful. Often times a young child in the village would go straight to the bowls .... seeking connection through others. He saw the power of the community ... and wanted to partake.
Friday evening at 7PM ... a community gathers in quiet, with scripture, with simple song ... with one another. Creating this experience at home is challenging. As winter approaches and window lights are more prevalent I imagine people bringing their joys, concerns, confessions, and yearnings to God.
Tonight I pray for peace and reconciliation. I pray for patience. I pray for understanding. I give thanks for the many blessings .... and I pray for direction.
What are your prayers this evening?
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