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Archive for the 'Prayers and Hymns' Category

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• On Abundance (or the lack thereof) | May 09 2010

  These times are tough for many people, and they are going to be a lot tougher for a while. We are in an economic storm that started in 2008 and is going to continue for at least the rest of the year. The “recovery” we saw was merely the eye of the hurricane. But does [...]

• Pagan Hymn to Hekate | Oct 24 2009

  Bella wrote this hymn to Hekate in preparation for Samhain. May it give inspiration during the sacred holiday. Hymn to Hekate Hail Hekate, Dark Mother, keeper of hounds You watch over the souls of all young things Hear our prayer Lady listener of all Who heard Kore’s scream of Terror falling into the arms of [...]

• Pagan Hymn to Medusa | Oct 09 2009

  Medusa asked Bella to write a hymn to Her and wife obliged. Here is her hymn to the dark mother. Hymn to Medusa Hail Lady Medusa, full-fledged raging gorgon Queen, Your serpent-locks strike dread Your pain is gut-wrenching in its sadness Born terrifyingly beautiful of monstrous parents, From the oceanic depths of the murky earth [...]

• Pagan Hymn to Hades | Aug 23 2009

  It has been a while since I posted the last Orphic-style hymn my wife, Rev. Lady Bella Sundancer, wrote. She has graciously given me permission to post another one, this time to Lord Hades, God of the Underworld. Hymn to Hades Hail Hades Lord of Death All the Lords are with thee From the deep [...]

• Hymn to Persephone | Sep 29 2008

  My better half wrote another hymn in the Orphic format, this time to Lady Persephone. She was kind enough to let me share it with you. Hymn to Persephone Hail Persephone, Lady of darkness Silent you sit, silent you watch Now and at the hour of our deaths Lady of Shadows, you have the power [...]

• Writing Pagan and Wiccan Prayers | Jul 13 2008

  Prayer is an important way to connect with the Gods and the spirits. Unfortunately, there is a lot of hesitation in Wiccan and Pagan practitioners to write and offer prayers. Sometimes it is because of an emotional association between prayer and their former religion. It is critical, though, to remember that some elements of spirituality [...]

• Hymn to Poseidon | Jul 01 2008

  As I’ve mentioned before, my wife, Rev. Lady Bella Sundancer, is a bard. She has written this hymn to the watery Lord Poseidon in the style of the Orphics. Hope you enjoy it. Hymn to Poseidon Hail Poseidon, Lord of the Sea King of the Waves, your kingdom is vast From bow to stern, from [...]

• Hymn to Apollo | Apr 06 2008

  Hail Apollo, Lord of Light Blessed are you among gods Not Lord of Light alone But of Dark, Sun and Moon Lord of Music, Lord of Dance The Muses are your faithful companions And generous daughters Your mighty steeds paw the rim of the sky As clouds and winds pass stately by Lord of Harmonics, [...]

• Hymn to Hermes | Mar 03 2008

  Hail Hermes, full of grace Your lily white hands wave wantonly in the wild wind Your caduceus with its snakes entwined Loops with easy movement by your side Lithe limber lord we look to you as guide To the Underworld and its fright Yet trickster and fool find you welcome Criminal and businessman are your [...]

• Using Pagan Hymns (and a Hymn to Hestia) | Feb 16 2008

  Hymns serve an important role in religion and spirituality. They are prayers of adoration, welcoming, giving praise and thanking the Gods. Many think of hymns as belonging only to the Christian religion, but they are a part of all religions. Early Paganism has a strong tradition of hymnody, with the earliest hymns still available being from Homer. There are many ways you can use hymns, a few of which are discussed.