Rev. Michael McGee's Blog Posts Tagged 'High' (2)

Today is Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for Jews, and a time for reconciliation and forgiveness.  These words from Isaiah, a prophet in the 8^th century BCE Kingdom of Judah, are read in every synagogue on this day.  But their message is for all people in all times.

Is not this the fast that I choose:

To loose the bonds of injustice,

to undo the thongs of the yoke,

to let the oppressed go free,

and to break every yoke?

Is…

This is a reading from our hymnal in recognition of the Jewish High Holy Days, which began on September 29-30 and ends with Yom Kippur at October 8.

"O Source of peace, lead us to peace, a peace profound and true;

lead us to a healing, to mastery of all that drives us to war within ourselves and with others.

May our deeds inscribe us in the Book of life and blessing, righteousness and peace!

O Source of peace, bless us with peace.

       --Gates of…