May the God who created a world of diversity and vibrancy,Go with us as we embrace life in all its fullness. May the Son who teaches us to care for stranger and foreigners,Go with us as we try to be good neighbors in our communities. May the Spirit who breaks down our barriers and celebrates […]
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God, thank You for the men and women who serve our country in leadership roles and for their families. Please provide our leaders with reminders each day of why they decided to dedicate their lives to public service, and use that commitment to encourage them. Give them peace when their work takes them away from […]
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We give thanks for the democracy alive in our country and for the freedom to worship You.Help the elected government and all in positions of power and authority to govern wisely and for the common good of all. Help us all to recognize that humility and respect for democracy are characteristics which make America a […]
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Almighty God,Ruler of all the peoples of the earth,forgive our shortcomings as a nation,purify our hearts to see and love the truth, give wisdom to our leaders,and steadfastness to our people,and bring us at lastto that fair city of peace whose foundations are mercy,justice, and goodwill,of which you are the designer and builder;through your Son, […]
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Mighty God, Father of all,Compassionate God, Mother of all,Bless every person I met,every face i have Seen,every voice I have heard,especially those most dear;bless every city, town andstreet that I have known,bless evert sight I have seen,every sound I have heard,every object I have touched.In some mysterious way these have all fashioned my life:all that […]
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Most High, all-powerful, good Lord,Yours are the praises, the glory, and the honor, and the all blessing,To You alone, Most High, do they belong,and no human is worthy to mention Your name.Praised be You, my Lord, with all Your creatures,especially Sir Brother Sun,Who is the day and through whom You give us light.And he is […]
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In the beginning, Lord my God,You alone existed: eternally oneYet pregnant in the fullness of unity.Full to overflowing,You, Father of All Life, exploded outwardIn a billion bits and pieces.Your word became flesh,Whirling in shining stars, shimmering sunsAnd in genesis glimmering galaxies.You, my God, spokeAnd Your Words became flesh:In sun and moon, earth and seas,Mountains and […]
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Loving God, Our church calendar tells us that we are back again in Ordinary Time. Advent passed through its four weeks. We celebrated the birth of Jesus with angels singing and shepherds visiting and magi following a star from the East and bearing gifts. Yes, we have finished this holy season. Still, somehow, this time […]
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God, Thank you for helping us to make it through this difficult year. Thank you that you’ve carried us through the uncertainty of deep waters, through the flames of trials, and through the pain of hard losses. We are constantly aware of how much we need you, your grace, your strength, your power working through […]
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Holy and Living God, in this Thanksgiving year of 2020, when we are separated from family and friends, when it’s hard to travel and gather together, and celebrate Thanksgiving as we’ve done in the past, help us to embrace what is. Help us to give thanks within the uncertainty. Help us to give thanks within […]
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