Sunday, December 25, 2011

.Our Companion.

  
"This is the great mystery of Christmas 
that continues to give us comfort and consolation:
we are not alone on our journey.
The God of love who gave us life
sent his only Son to be with us at all times and in all places,
so that we never have to feel lost in our struggles
but always can trust that He walks with us.

Christmas is the renewed invitation
not to be afraid and to let Him-
whose love is greater than our own hearts and minds can comprehend-
be our companion."


-Nouwen
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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.