What is a Liturgy?

Don’t let this religious-sounding word scare you. A liturgy infuses and embodies the ordinary with something extra special, sacred, supernatural. Liturgies have been used for thousands of years to connect heart, soul, mind, and body with God. In fact, the word comes from the idea of "the work of the people."

How to engage with these liturgies

These liturgies are meditations. Some are longer than others. These poems and prayers are meant for different purposes and different contexts. Some are meant to be short, easy to memorize, and easy to recall. Others could be memorized, but they are meant to be read before a ride or a certain activity to help guide into a specific state of heart, soul, and mind.

Every person is different so experiment to find your way. Here are some ideas:

• Try to memorize liturgies that stand out to you: Take one out on a ride with you, throw it in a jersey pocket, and take it out every once in awhile to read.
• Read a liturgy before and/or after each ride: find the liturgy that best matches the type of ride you’re about to do, your mood, or just pick one that stands out. Choose one to read before and/or each ride.

If you have questions, comments, or ideas. Please share!