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Jesus Christ is risen! Alleluia!
O God, we pray for what needs to rise in us.
May stillness rise in us.
The stillness of Mary of Magdala

who came to the tomb while it was dark
and heard the voice within telling her
to spread the word.
May gratitude rise in us.
The gratitude of Thomas
who came to believe
and uttered his prayer for all ages,
“My Lord and my God!”
May joy rise in us.
The joy of the disciples
on their way to Emmaus
who recognized him in bread broken
and Scriptures fulfilled.
May peace rise in us.
The peace lavished on the disciples
when receiving the Holy Spirit and
being sent to spread forgiveness
and life in Jesus’ name.
May love rise in us.
The love of the Good Shepherd
who knows each of us by name,
who calls us, who leads us
in the ways of love and compassion.
Amen. Alleluia!





Beautiful! Amen!
Thanks, Ann. Needs to be on a prayer card.
This is lovely, Sister Ann! I agree with Sister Kathleen. Thank you for sharing your beautiful poetry. ♥️Janet and Michael Tosick
Love
A. Blessing .
Thank you.
Amen and amen! So beautiful!! Thank you!!
Thank you, Ann! A wonderful portrait of the way we fit into the story.
Thank you, Sister Ann.
The prayer is blessed, and the graphic is magnificent!
A Blessed Easter Season to you and all the Sisters of Providence.
Amen and Amen!
You pull the Easter experiences all together for us. I will save this one! May the Easter-Spirit enable love to rise in all of us — in our country!!!
A meaningful call. Thank you, Ann.
Peace-filled prayer that touched my heart and soul deeply.
Ann,
Your writing skills are as superb as ever! Thank you.
Beautiful,Ann! Thanks! (Hope you are feeling better!) Dorothy
Beautiful prayer we can all relate to. Thanks Ann.