Blessed Are
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.”
--From Psalm 100
In some ways it is pretty difficult to make a joyful noise when there is so much conflict in the world. Yet, as springtime visits us again—whether in a powerful storm and or with aches and pains from necessary yard work—it can be pretty easy to make a joyful noise to God. In my prayers this week, I recall a lengthy prayer by Mary de LaValette and want to share an excerpt from it. The idea for the prayer came from the Beatitudes, a wonderful text from the pen of Matthew in Sacred Scripture.
“Blessed are the animals for they shall lead us back to our lost innocence.
Blessed are the great whales for their vast intelligence is peaceful.
Blessed is the eagle for he is the king of birds.
Blessed is the cow for she is the ancient symbol of Peace.
Blessed is the little mouse who seeks shelter from the cold.
Blessed are the otters for their playfulness is without guile.
Blessed are all wild, free things for they live in harmony with their Creator.
Blessed are those animals who are part of our families for they bind us to the rest of Creation.
And blessed be Humankind who has gone so far astray.
Blessed is the Creation in its magnificence for the Spirit dwells in every living thing.
And is indivisible.”
Enjoy the budding of creation as your weekend unfolds. Especially enjoy the animals.
--Ben Keckler
04.03.09
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