May love rise in us.

Shine your sunlight on the seeds of life

Thank you for all the wonderful things
You have made:
The whole world, all the people
My home, my school, my friends, my pets.

I don’t even want to recount
what has happened
in my life this year.
I just want to be with the One
who already knows.
who knows me through and through
better than I know myself.

Be my guide.
Help me to be aware
Of all that lies before, behind and around me.

May this layer of protection never be a separation of compassion.
With so many sick, help us to give quality when unable to give time.

Protect us from plummeting into the social darkness of racism, poverty and despair that a pandemic can cause.
Aid our global community as it seeks to share resources, human skills and the knowledge needed to eradicate the virus.

Heal those who are sick. Restore them to full health.

During Black History month, we raise up the memory of Black Americans whose lives inspire us to live our baptismal call to the fullest, and implore their intercession to blot out the sin of racism

‘Bless this tree as a symbol of our celebration of Jesus’ birth’

May I see clearly with the eye of my beating heart. May I have the wisdom to listen with special care. May my heart and mind be in tune to…

Her voice echoes from of old, beckoning me to be still.