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Rick Hoyt-McDaniels

Author, Artist, Composer

Category: Poems & Prayers

Most of these, whether styled as “poem”, “prayer”, or “meditation”, were written to be used in worship.

Spirit of Joy

Posted on March 5, 2023October 19, 2023 by Rick

            Spirit of light and laughter             Spirit of fun and the funny             Spirit of joy             Bless us with your spirit this… Read more Spirit of Joy

Candle Blessing

Posted on February 5, 2023October 19, 2023 by Rick

These candles represent our deepest longings For our lives             For our church             For our neighbors             For our world As these… Read more Candle Blessing

The Good, the True, and the Beautiful

Posted on January 22, 2023October 19, 2023 by Rick

            Holy spirit             That flows through all things             That we experience as the highest and the best                         The good, the true,… Read more The Good, the True, and the Beautiful

Christmas Eve, 2022

Posted on December 24, 2022December 23, 2022 by Rick

Source of our dreamsCause of our hopesFount of our imaginations and visions for the futureIn the dark and cold of… Read more Christmas Eve, 2022

Christmas Eve Chalice Lighting

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Rick

The story is told That in the darkest night of the year At the end of a long journey In… Read more Christmas Eve Chalice Lighting

A Christmas Dream

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Rick

God of our hearts Voice of my conscience Highest and best self that I can conceive Spirit of life, and… Read more A Christmas Dream

Chosen Family

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Rick

Spirit of love and belonging Inclusive spirit that contains and embraces all Hold out your arms to us this night… Read more Chosen Family

Communion

Posted on October 6, 2019October 27, 2019 by Rick

Family dinner Sunday brunch Taco Tuesday Working lunch Shiny red apple Champagne toast Box of candy Handful of rice Soup… Read more Communion

When the Pain is Close

Posted on August 18, 2019October 27, 2019 by Rick

When the pain is close Worn on our skin Written on our bones Carried like a parcel through the day… Read more When the Pain is Close

A Prayer for Travelers

Posted on July 28, 2019October 27, 2019 by Rick

For grand adventures For pleasant vacations For quick get-aways and long go aways And leave it all behind or take… Read more A Prayer for Travelers

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