Prayers
Pastoral Prayer
From Rev. Dr. M. Maureen Killoran
March 20, 2003
Spirit of deep Mystery and Wonder,
help me to recall that
I do not need all the answers
to the questions of the world.
I cannot heal all brokenness, this I know.
That is not mine to try,
And yet, it is mine to begin,
To take one step, touch one soul,
Hug one child.
Grasp one hand
when it would be easier to pass by.
Give me courage, God, to do my part
even when the odds are on the other side.
God of Wholeness, give me patience,
For the world is in transition and
it is not easy to deal with unmanaged change.
This is a time when spirits need renewal.
The flowers dare to bloom, and we must too.
And so it is I pray:
Where there is anger, may there be pardon.
Where there is despair, may hope take root.
Where there is loneliness let love arise this day.
And may the promises of Easter,
The gifts of strength, endurance and (yes) laughter . . .
Bless those we love . . . and those from whom we are estranged . .
.
Bless all those remembered and those forgotten . . .
Bless all the shapes of Life
This day.
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