I fear we may have missed the Blessing of the Bikes today. I just saw Steve Annear’s article about it in the Boston Globe.
“Helmets can help save cyclists’ lives in the event of an accident on Boston’s busy streets,” he writes, “but local clergy members are taking safety measures one step further Friday by blessing people’s bikes and headgear on the plaza in Copley Square using a special mix of holy oil and chain lube.
“ ‘It’s a spiritual decision to make the choice to take a bicycle instead of a car — something that expends more energy — so we want to affirm that healthy and holy decision for all the people in the city who do this,’ said Rev. Laura Everett, one of the organizers of the ‘Blessing of the Bicycles’ event.
“The ceremony, which will take place in front of Trinity Church, is in conjunction with Bay State Bike Week and National Bike to Work Day. Everett said Friday’s event will include special prayers for both cyclists and their bikes. …
“They will finish the ceremony by anointing each bike with a concoction of holy oil and bike chain lube. …
“Everett teamed up with the Boston Cyclists Union, the Rev. Nancy Taylor from Old South Church, the Rev. Patrick Ward from Trinity Copley Church, and Abbi Holt from Hope Central Church for the blessing.”
More here.
Photo: Rev. Laura Everett
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