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Setu Retreat: Mantram Journal_068

Item

A handwritten prayer page with a circular sticker and various inscriptions.
Title
Setu Retreat: Mantram Journal_068
Alternative Title
Setu Retreat: Mantram Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2020
Description
The image shows an open spiral-bound notebook page. The left page contains faint, repeated text in a lighter shade, partially obscured by a circular sticker with the name "JANELLE" written on it. The right page has bold, handwritten text in black ink. The text reads: "LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON JANELLE." Additional smaller text at the bottom of the right page says: "SURROUND JANELLE IN YOUR LOVE & PEACE." The date "8.16.20" is visible in the top right corner of the right page.
Identifier
004_061920-111920_setu_retreat
Dates Completed
June 19, 2020 - November 19, 2020
Keywords
Beginning of the pandemic; Kelly; Online retreat; Zoom retreat; Meditation center; Blue Mountain Center of Meditation; Tomales, California; Setu; Bridge; Post-65 chapter of life; Finite bodies; Eight Point program; Mantram; Jesus Prayer; “Lord Jesus Christ Son of God Have Mercy on Us”; Passage Meditation; 2005; Holy name; Immanuel Lutheran Church; Columbus, Nebraska; Church doctrine; Christ’s teachings; Hurricane Katrina; Suffering; Displacement; Dallas; Texas; Mercy; Ancient mantrams; Divine spirit; Covid-19; Lockdown; Stillness; Reflection; Mantram prayer; All living beings; Initials on pages; Right hand page; Prayer practice; Spiritual connection; Repetition; Contemplation; Sacred words
Transcription
'- Left page: faint, repeated text in a lighter shade, partially obscured by a circular sticker with the name "JANELLE" written on it.
- Right page: "LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON JANELLE."
- Bottom of right page: "SURROUND JANELLE IN YOUR LOVE & PEACE."
- Top right corner of right page: "8.16.20"
Rights
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