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Full Description
Blessed Be God is a collection of blessings offering words of grace, wonder and hope for life's joys and sorrows, from everyday encounters to significant milestones.
It weaves together traditional Celtic and biblical blessings with contemporary pieces from both established and emerging writers.
It also includes practical guidance on writing blessings and running a tried and tested blessings workshop, making it a valuable resource for individuals and groups.
Blessed Be God is an invitation to embrace the blessings that surround us all the moments of our nights and days.
Blessed be God
in whose love and care
are the stars
and the sparrows,
and you
and me.
Amen.
Ruth Burgess
Contents
Contents
Introduction 13
Little blessings 15
Night and day 25
Creation 35
Advent to Christmastide 47
Ash Wednesday to All Souls' 53
Saints and angels 61
Work 69
Learning 77
Gardens and orchards 85
Homes and pets 91
Family and friends 101
At home and in hospitals and care homes 107
Hard times 115
Pilgrimage 125
Retirement and ageing 133
Endings and new beginnings 139
Around the year 145
More little blessings 153
If I've missed anybody out 161
Writing blessings - some reflections and resources 163
Running a blessings workshop 169
Some names for and about God 173
Sources and acknowledgements 175
About the authors 177
Index of authors 183
