Category Archives: COVID-19

In the Belly of Corona

Posted on May 26, 2020 by tmrichmond3

This is the prayer for the day, Sunday, May 24. It is loosely based on Jonah’s prayer (Jonah 2:2-9)  when he was in the belly of the Big Fish.  O God of the Deep, We call out to you Lord, … Continue reading →

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The Koan of COVID

Posted on May 24, 2020 by tmrichmond3

In Zen Buddhism there is a tradition where a Zen Master will pose a koan to his students to help them gain enlightenment. A koan is a question or a story designed to throw the student’s mind off balance, which … Continue reading →

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Love in the Time of Corona

Posted on April 23, 2020 by tmrichmond3

This morning I performed a wedding at our church. Don’t worry, we observed all the rules for social distancing—well, with the exception of the bride and the groom! There were fewer people in the sanctuary for this wedding than there … Continue reading →

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The Not-Quite-the-End-of-the-World Corona Virus Playlist

Posted on April 13, 2020 by tmrichmond3

Every disaster deserves a song. Since I am not a song-writer, I decided to put together a playlist for COVID-19. Most of the songs were chosen for the titles, but many have something to say to our current situation. Most … Continue reading →

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