A Blessing for Understanding the Divine Government of All

By Pierre Pradervand Jesus’ statement that « even the hairs of your head are counted » is interpreted by some as a sweet poetic metaphor – and just that – by others as a ridiculous statement if taken literally. However, for those who believe that...

A Blessing for Clean Political Campaigns

The normal functioning of our political systems demands a minimum of integrity and a certain restraint in campaigning. In recent years, these limits have increasingly been overstepped, sometimes in the most distressing manner. However, let us remember that once we...

A blessing for children and students returning to school and their teachers

We bless young people everywhere as they return to a new school year. We bless them in their openness to new ideas, new things to learn, new friends and teachers, especially those who are changing classes or getting new teachers. We bless them and their parents and...

A blessing for mindfulness to the present moment

Mindfulness: the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. Pierre addresses this topic in one of the blessings in his new book 365 Blessings to Heal Myself and the World. 365 Blessings to Heal Myself and the...

A blessing for Earth Day ~ April 22

For the Incredible Beauty of Creation Pierre Pradervand The incredible beauty of nature defies the wildest imagination. From the perfection of a tiny alpine flower no one will ever even see to the splendor of a star-studded summer’s night, through the intricate beauty...

Mamoudou on blessing

I am sharing a new message from Mamoudou which emphasizes the importance of blessing. Mamoudou is a teacher in Mali who, besides his teaching activities, has founded an NGO called Prométhée which has done an absolutely exceptional job in rural areas of the Mopti...