In all our joys and in all our concerns, may we be ever mindful of the presentness of the sacred among us, and to see new possibilities of the now.
Creativity God, be our guide in re-imagining our human institutions of government. As the United Kingdom‘s parliament undergoes a change and the United States continues to prepare for a presidential election, let us be of one mind in doing what is best for all of creation. Compromise is not easily found today, but we know such collaboration is where true and lasting effectiveness begins.
There are 2.8 million Nepalese that have been displaced from the earthquake, in some locations still without any aid, and now they face monsoon season. Help us to find ways to be a part of the solution like the Toyota dealership in Kathmandu that has turned itself into a makeshift tarp factory sewing together plastic tablecloths. In such simple labor there is great sacredness in caring for creation’s basic need – shelter.
In Colombia and the United States we see the violence that can occur when riot police meet with demonstrators. The greatness of any democracy should be seen in the people’s right to protest because “without action, [we] aren’t going anywhere.” (Gandhi) Faithful God, help us to know your presence on both sides of a demonstration; make us faithful in our steps and actions; and lead us to the best way in finding the sacred among us.
Consoling parent, reveal your love and care to the Nigerian children and women who have been rescued from Boko Haram Islamists as they now seek treatment in a refugee camp in the eastern town of Yola.
In all our joys and in all our concerns, may we be ever mindful of the presentness of the sacred among us, and to see new possibilities of the now.
As the United States celebrates Mother’s Day this weekend, help us to recognize that mothers come in many different forms and we celebrate them all. Everyone is either a son or a daughter of a mother. For those mothers who have joined in the great continuum and whom we miss dearly on earth, let us give praise and thanksgiving. For the women who work day and night to raise their children, let us give thanks. For the soon-to-be-mothers, let us be mindful of health and home. For all the women who take in others’ children through adoption or foster care, let us realize how big hearts can be. For women who have lost a child to death and must carry on, let us feel their strength and courage. For those women in families of two moms, thank you for loving through great adversity. For all the women who have wanted children of their own, but have had to take other routes, let us give thanks for the mothers in spirit. We thank you, God, for the women who have influenced our lives in so many ways. We pray that we will honor them in everything we do.
Amen.
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