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Hello and welcome!

Allow me to proclaim some good news: We, people of faith, in this day and age have an unparalleled opportunity to pray for and act in support of our brothers and sisters both close to home and in the farthest reaches of the planet. The news media (irrespective of their national and political biases) provide us near-instantaneous access to the most significant events affecting our neighbors.

When the news is depressing, even sickening - with reports of wars and rumors of war, earthquakes in various places, tsunamis, droughts, diseases, accidents, hatred, fear, calamities, and crime - it gives us a host of opportunities to pray, whether it be in private of public lament, intercessory prayer, or a simple "Please God help them!"

When the news brings tidings of great joy - with reports of peace deals, individual or communal healing, reconciliation, avoided disasters, along with great or little acts of unselfish mercy - it gives us a host of opportunities to pray, whether it be in private or public thanksgiving, joyful affirmations of God's presence, or a simple "Thank you God!"

For several years my love of God and of my fellow humanity as well as my passion for current events and being in the know have coincided in an activity I call praying the news. It is a spiritual practice that not only involves growing deeper in one's prayer life and learning different ways of praying and meditating, but also observing the news in a more responsible way - both to one's self and also to creation in its rich fullness.

So come, journey with me.

Rev. Steven T. Savides