In 2023 I was planning for a Lenten season focused on the body. I wanted to lift up the value of bodies that are often mistreated and undervalued in our world. The result is a kind of “beatitudes of the body”, a prayer for change and a reminder that human beings bear the image of God. Thanks to Mark Miller for a wonderful tune.

You can find the full text and music here. It is also included in my collection Elemental Joy. Here is Mark playing the piece: