Father, Mother God, we begin a new year with high hopes for peace on earth. If we are to achieve peace, we know that it will only be through love, love that is patient and kind, love that does not envy or boast, love that is not arrogant or rude, love that does not insist […]
Lector: Abba! We give thanks for all ministers of your church, especially Greg, Berto and Hugh; may they be a witness to testify to the light, so our faith is strengthen to be your servants. Grace and truth come through you Jesus. Abba! We give thanks for this nation and its leaders, especially Donald and […]
Oh Holy Father Mother God. We eagerly await this celebration of your coming to earth in human form. The moment is almost here when your star will shine radiantly over all, calling forth peace and good will to our waiting hearts. People: May all hearts be open and ready for you. Veni veni Emmanuel. And […]
Dear Father/Mother God. We pray in these precious Advent days of winter, for your grace to shine upon us, that we may carry the light of your love. Lord, May the light of your countenance open our hearts, that we may share your love in service to others. We pray in the hope which Advent […]
Father, Mother God, we struggle to create a world in which righteousness can find a home. We find ourselves divided by race, geography, class, and belief. Help us to remember that we are one family and that the earth is our common home. Lord, speak peace to your faithful people. Father, Mother God, we know […]
Lector: O God of hosts, we give thanks to our God always for Justin, Michael, Greg, Berto and Hugh because of the grace of God that has been given each of them in Christ Jesus. May they inspire us to remember that when we welcome the stranger and feed the hungry, we welcome and feed […]
Lector: Beloved Father Mother God – With open hearts we celebrate this great feast day honoring the Christed Consciousness of your beloved son. Help us to awaken to all that is loving and good in creation; let our own hearts be receptive to your light. It is a great and good thing to celebrate your […]
Lector: Dearest Mother, Father, God of all. You are the Alpha and Omega. We come to you in prayer, for all the world, as we are all one people under you, God. We come to you, Lord, for our strength. We pray for the power of your peace throughout your churches and our nation, Lord, […]
Father, Mother Lord, our earth is in peril to greed, violence and hatred. Our sins and omissions herald our destruction. Turn us around, Lord. Teach us to care for the earth as a mother, and for each other as sisters and brothers in love. In Christ we pray. Father, Mother Lord, the mission of your […]
Lector: Oh holy Creator, in your wisdom help us to be open to all possible expressions of your love through the gifts of faith, hope, and charity. Let us receive with open hearts the healing balm of Gilead that is here for all who seek it. All: May we take refuge in you and be […]