Asides
Alleluia!
Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Prayer for Japan
Today, spend a few minutes resting in prayerful silence in the presence of God….sojourners
prayer
“May He support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging, and a holy rest and peace at the last.” John [...]
gratitude
God, we come before you with gratitude, remembering all that you have done for us and through us.
Easter
Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Psalm 51:1
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness; in your great compassion blot out my offenses. —Psalm 51:1
A Prayer for the Victims of the Earthquake in Haiti
Holy God, source of life, lover of souls, out of the depths we call to you; in the face of incomprehensible anguish and sorrow, we lift the cries of our distress and implore you to show mercy upon those who are suffering from the destruction of the earthquake in Haiti.
Christmas Day Collect
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
prayer for children
Almighty God, you have blessed us with the joy and care of children. Give us calm strength and patient wisdom to reach out to those who are most in need, for those who are homeless and in poverty, for those who for whatever reason cannot enjoy the joyful life that children ought to experience. Adapted [...]
Prayer for the Daring
“Ever-present God,
You call us on a journey to a place we do not know.
We are not where we started.
We have not reached our destination.
We are not sure where we are or who we are.
This is not a comfortable place.
Be among us, we pray.
