We at Mercy by the Sea have so much we want to share with you:
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It is a great blessing to have a tool that is as close as our breathing, a tool we can use in times of challenge and enjoy in times of gladness. Having a centering chant that is close to our hearts and has a ready place in our awareness is a tool of immense value. It can bring us to a heart-centered place where we cease making strangers of ourselves and others.
St. Irenaeus, a second-century theologian once said, “The glory of God is a human being fully alive.” This journey of reclaiming our birthright of aliveness and deep connection to ourselves and all of life is at the heart of Full Body Presence developed by Suzanne Scurlock. Her teachings offer practices and skills to help access our body’s inherent knowing and wisdom.
You find a place to sit,
spine cradled by hazel branches
and finally rest arrives.
The grief you didn’t even know was there
breaks the banks within, so carefully built,
and you discover a river inside you.
Welcome! Welcome!! To all of you to this sacred place where all are welcome!! No exceptions!
On behalf of all of us who serve here at Mercy By The Sea, we want you to know how delighted we are that you have joined us today for prayer and community.