Oh, to have been there...

How about the "Women Led Liturgy" last week "Honoring the Earth"? As the web site says, "it's an opportunity for Catholic women (especially those called to ordination) to lead prayer."

A few highlights from the "Liturgy":

Opening Song: Mother Earth

Opening Prayer
At each invocation, all face east, then south, then west, than north and lastly center.
O Great Spirit send protection for the earth, and the sky and the sea, be within me and all around me.

Reading: Mother Earth from Womanprayer, Womansong

The earth was formless
and empty.
There was darkness
Over the deep.
God paused,
Reflected.
Her brooding spirit
hovered
restless
over the face of the waters,
savoring the stillness,
embracing the mystical moment,
contemplating the indissoluble cord
binding Her to the earth.

[Snip]

God loved
the fruit of Her womb
with all its potential for good.
Intuitively,
She broke the silence,
Signing:
Let there be light!

But wait! There's more! How often do you get to be purified and witness the purification of the "sacred circle" by participating in a "smudging ceremony"?

Medicine Wheel
This month as we observe the summer solstice, we are honored to celebrate a small part of Native American heritage.
We turn to our sisters and brothers who have long reverenced this land.
Before we enter the sacred circle known as the medicine wheel,
Ree will purify the sacred circle and each of us by leading us in a smudging ceremony.

And lastly, the call goes out:

Women who are called to ordination are welcome to preside and give the homily. If you are interested please contact Marie Andrews...

If you were as unfortunate as I, and missed this event, there is another right around the corner at a midtown "Catholic" parish:

Women Led-Prayer
...an opportunity for Catholic women (especially those called to ordination) to lead prayer

Our next liturgy will be July 21st at 9:00 am
at St. Cronan's Parish (1202 S. Boyle)

Lovely!