February 2020 WATER and Dignity Women
“We Are the Image of Divine Love”
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Preparation: Put a candle, bread and drink in front of you.
Call to Gather
Light a candle
During this season of Valentine’s Day, Black History month, impeachment, presidential debates, elections, and family problems, and illnesses, it is important to affirm our community. As we plan for another year of sharing, praying, working together, and supporting one another, let us remember that “We Are the Image of Divine Love.” Each of us here embodies this Holy One. Let us remember our times together, and see Divine Love reflected in the beautiful people here.
Song: “I see God in You” by India Arie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWxTk4W7PMg
I wonder, I wonder if you really knew, that I see God in you.
And I wonder if you can see how much you mean to me.
I know you cannot read my mind
But I hope you feel the vibe
I think it’s time I let you know that
I see the God in you. Ah yeah…
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Every time that I see your face, I wonder what lies beneath your smile
What are your dreams, what are you fears, what does your heart hold dear?
Now I know that you don’t know me at all, but if you know yourself,
you know me very well.
Prayer
Holy Imagination, Healing God, Divine Love, you bring us together to celebrate that each of us is a gift of your sacred love. As we come into your community, we are conscious of your presence as we see sacredness in one another. You are here in our discovery and in the joy it brings us in this holy moment as we celebrate your spirit in each of us. We are grateful. Amen. Blessed Be. Let It Be So.
Time to Ask Questions
Let us ask three among us to tell us how we image Divine Love.
Question:
Wise Grandmother, tell me, when do I image Divine Love?
Let us respond to each phrase with the words, “You image Divine Love.”
Response:
When you are yourself…
Response: You image Divine Love.
When you laugh with others… R:
When you offer healing to those who are sick… R:
When you share your gifts… R:
When you march in protest… R:
When you simplify your life… R:
When you challenge the church to new awareness… R:
When you are yourself, every day, in some way…
Response: You image Divine Love.
Song Refrain spoken:
I wonder if you really knew, that I see God in you.
I think it’s time I let you know that
I see the God in you. Ah yeah…
Question:
Soul Sister, tell me, when do I image Divine Love?
Response:
When you share another’s joy…
Response: You image Divine Love.
When you break bread and do justice… R:
When you teach children about climate change… R:
When you appreciate nature… R:
When you recognize that all creation is sacred… R:
When you share a meal… R:
When you confront patriarchy and kyriarchy… R:
When you are yourself, every day, in some way…
Response: You image Divine Love.
Song Refrain spoken:
I wonder if you really knew, that I see God in you.
I think it’s time I let you know that
I see the God in you. Ah yeah…
Question:
Dear Friend, tell me, when do I image Divine Love?
Response:
When you light a candle…
Response: You image Divine Love.
When you hold someone who has been abused… R:
When you make love… R:
When you show compassion… R:
When you recognize yourself as an image of Divine Love… R:
When you risk being arrested for doing what is right… R:
When you make friends in all nations… R:
When you are yourself, every day, in some way…
Response: You image Divine Love.
Song Refrain spoken:
I wonder if you really knew, that I see God in you.
I think it’s time I let you know that
I see the God in you. Ah yeah…
Eucharistic Sharing
How do we see God, the Healing One, Divine Love in one another? As our Eucharistic Sharing today, let’s take time to tell one another. You can simply say, “I see God in you N.” Or you can be more specific by naming how you see God in that person.
Our bread and drink are blessed by the holiness among us. Let us eat and drink with gratitude for the God we see among us and for the Divine Love we share with one another, our LGBTQ+ community, and the world.
Song: “I see God in You” by India Arie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWxTk4W7PMg
I wonder, I wonder if you really knew, that I see God in you.
And I wonder if you can see how much you mean to me.
I know you cannot read my mind
But I hope you feel the vibe
I think it’s time I let you know that
I see the God in you. Ah yeah…
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Every time that I see your face, I wonder what lies beneath your smile
What are your dreams, what are you fears, what does your heart hold dear?
Now I know that you don’t know me at all, but if you know yourself,
you know me very well.
Sending Forth
Let us go forth remembering we are the image of Divine love.
Let us go forth to share this love to bring about justice.
© 2020 Diann L. Neu, WATER, Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics, a
