Tonight at sundown, Shabbat began. Much later, my family lit the candles, said blessings and sang two of the most important prayers. The first was for healing, to help all those in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida -- and those who love them -- recover their health and their hope.
Mi shebeirach avoteinu
M'kor habracha l'imoteinuMay the source of strength who blessed the ones before us,
Help us find the courage to make our lives a blessing
And let us say: Amen.Mi shebeirach imoteinu
M'kor habracha l'avoteinuBless those in need of healing with refuah sh'leimah
The renewal of body, the renewal of spirit
And let us say: Amen.
The second prayer was the Kaddish, to honor those who lost their lives and all who love them.
These people deserved better. Their cities deserved better. America deserves better. I hope we can all find our way, together, to something better. That is my prayer.
"Deserve" is a strong word. I don't feel that I deserve anything, either good or bad. But you might say we deserve whatever we get for ruining our planet... Then again (she thought, arguing with herself) horrendous acts of God or nature (or both) have been rained down upon us since dawn immemorial. I am not sure what I'm saying. Carry on.
Posted by: Terry | September 08, 2005 at 05:06 PM
We can all use the prayers. Thank you for remembering those in our state who are hurting.
Posted by: Michele | September 06, 2005 at 09:33 AM
How beautiful! Thank you for sharing this prayer, I also join you.
amen
Posted by: mabelle | September 04, 2005 at 08:31 PM
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: ann | September 03, 2005 at 02:43 AM