Rosh Hashanah begins

Rosh Hashanah begins

Reflection

“The sound of heartfelt prayer, together with the piercing sound of the shofar, tell us that that is all life is—a mere breath—yet breath is nothing less than the spirit of God within us. We are dust of the earth but within us is the breath of God.” –Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Prayer

Loving Creator,

With our Jewish colleagues entering Rosh Hashanah, we give thanks for the gift of creation and rejoice in new beginnings. May this be a blessed year for us all, as we acknowledge our faults while making every effort to align our words and deeds with your heart of love for humanity. Help us protect and defend your image in all those we encounter each day, speaking life to each other with the breath you have given. Amen.

Call to Action

Take five minutes today to focus upon my breath and become aware of its rhythm. Be renewed by the gift of breath.