What does the word “prayer” mean to a Unitarian Universalist? For many, the word can carry a sense of hesitation, often associated with hypocrisy or empty words. In this thought-provoking sermon, Peter Racine explores how we can reclaim prayer not as a passive plea, but as an active, powerful force in the world through service and justice.
Drawing on the wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh, Mother Teresa, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and philosopher Peter Singer, this sermon challenges us to step out of our comfort zones and into the “mystical intersection” where the inner self, the community, and the divine meet. From immediate aid like the Arlington Food Bank to long-term systemic justice through ICARE, learn how everyday acts of service become a concrete form of love and our deepest form of prayer.
“Love cannot remain by itself. It has no meaning. Love has to be put into action, and that action is service.” — Mother Teresa