This image caught my attention two weeks ago:
Welcome to Brothers and Sisters, the weekly meetup for prayer* and community at Daily Kos. We put an asterisk on pray* to acknowledge that not everyone uses conventional religious language, but may want to share joys and concerns, or simply take solace in a meditative atmosphere. Anyone who comes in the spirit of mutual respect, warmth and healing is welcome.
... and so I share it with you:
Pope Francis’ Five Finger Prayer:
Our Thumb: closest finger to us. We pray for those closest to us – easiest to remember
Our Index Finger: we pray for those who teach us, instruct us or heal us... they need support & wisdom
Our Tallest Finger: Our leaders & those in authority need God’s guidance
Our Ring Finger: weakest finger; let us pray for the weak, the sick & those plagued by problems
Our Pinkie, Smallest Finger: let us not forget to pray for ourselves as we see our needs in the proper perspective.
Tonight I pray for my dad, who has two serious blockages and will be leaving for Duke as soon as a bed opens up...
Please feel free to share your needs and thanksgivings... and peace to you all.