I didn’t write this – Rev. Michael Dangler did. You can read the rest of his post here, and I highly suggest you do go read it. It says a lot toward what we expect of our Priests in times of grief, and what we can expect of each other.
A Prayer for Boston
Rev. Michael J DanglerArtio, a Child of the Earth calls out to you.
Today, there has been pain and suffering,
And it weighs on my heart and soul.I call out to you, Healing One,
Protector of your folk.
Be there for those who are in need,
And comfort those who seek it.Wrap those in pain in your healing arms.
Bring them warmth if they are cold,
And soothe their fears.
Let those hurting never be alone.Artio, Bear-Lady, I call to you:
Be there for those in need.
Monday night, I sat with others I “know” online, and we all approached our altars and lit incense and prayed together. What we do between the Worlds, and what we do in the Otherworld, affects the outcomes in this World, even when it is only in a small way. These prayers bring us comfort and reorientation in a time where we are overcome by information about which we can do nothing.
Our ancestors did not have 24 hour news channels and endlessly repeating video clips. But they knew how to pray, because so much of their lives was out of their direct control. And we can take a cue from them – the knowledge that sometimes all you can do in a situation is come together, support each other, and pray. We are Children of the Earth, and from Her, and from the Kindreds, we can take some measure of comfort.
May we all find the peace and healing we need at the hands of the Kindreds, especially those most closely affected in Boston.
Little Druid on the Prairie 
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