Thursday, October 30, 2008

"In the strong name of Jesus we bless all that is living, and recognize in all that lives the reflection of the Word who said, 'Let there be life', and it lives.
Teach us to care for all that is entrusted to us, and nurture every sign of Your presence...
May the blessing of our love and our strong joy in blessing call out new growth in everyone we know and meet.
Give us a generosity that pushes back the boundaries, for even death by You has been defeated. With all our powers we find our power in You.
The Light shines on, and life is lived in You."


..."We recognize in all that lives the reflection of the Word who said 'Let there be life', and it lives."

What does it say about God that He creates life? What does it say about the people I pass by every day that the reflection of a Life-bringer is in each of them?
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Human Needs Global Resources Covenant, 2009

As fellow travelers on this journey, we commit to this covenant before God. Lord, in Your mercy, hear these our prayers:

When confronted with scarcity, need, and inadequacy, may we be nourished by the Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation. Abundance overflows from Your table, sustaining all who come in faith. Father, help us.

When monotony blurs our vision and dulls our senses, may we encounter others as Christ did, through intentional presence in daily life, submitting as clay to be formed into vessels filled with the Spirit. Christ, guide us.

When wounded by the fractured condition of Your people, may we be united by Your Lordship in faith, hope, and love; seeing, as through the facets of a diamond, the beautiful spectrum of Your light reflected onto Your holy Church joined in praise. Spirit, empower us.

When all Creation groans, afflicted by injustice and driven to despair, may the promise of redemption root us in the hope of Your Kingdom: "Behold, I am making all things new!"

Holy Trinity, send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve You with gladness and singleness of heart.

Amen.