Good Evening Dear Family!
Happy All Hallows Eve. This is a time of reflection where we begin to look back at those precious loved ones we have lost and turn towards those who are still living. This year we need to look again and remember and make vigil for all those who have died by violent means. We need to remember tonight the lives of those who were lost at Pulse night club and other places. We will be using prayers from one of our past vigils. Let us begin!
We light our candles and pray this night in solidarity with all our brothers and sisters here and throughout the world.
We begin this vigil as we light a single candle in unity and with love for one another.
God we pray that we may love one another as you love us.
God hear the cries of your children as we pray.
Listen to the words and music of this piece of music as we reflect on God's love and how we are to respond to God's call to love God, our neighbors, and ourselves.
Ubi Caritas - Durufle
Pause, breathe, and listen
Ubi Caritas -Bob Hurd
We light out next single candle and pray for and end to all division, hatred, bigotry, violence, and any thing that draws us from our love of one another and from God as God's beloved children.
God we pray that we all may be one and that our divisions may cease and that we will carry this light into the world as your beloved children and peacemakers.
God hear the cries of your children as we pray.
Let us reflect on how we can come together as your children and what that will look like.
Let us pause, breathe, and listen to the words of this piece of music. Meditate on the instruction and sing along.
There's Honey in the Rock
God we light the next candle in solidarity with everyone who is a different faith and loves you just the same.
God we pray that we may learn from each other and be lovingly accepting of everyone's faith.
God hear the cries of your children as we pray.
We reflect upon how we have used religion as a divider, destroyer of our family members throughout the world, and a way to build walls in fear.
Pause, breathe and Listen
Let us listen to this peace mantra sung by Tina Turner.
Peace Mantra - Tina Turner
Origin: Hindhuism
Language: Sanskrit
Om Om Om
Sarvesham Svastir Bhavatu
Sarvesham Shantir Bhavatu
Sarvesham Poornam Bhavatu
Sarvesham Mangalam Bhavatu
Om, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti
Mantra's Meaning:
May there be happiness in all
May there be peace in all
May there be completeness in all
May there be success in all
Let us engage in the "Be Stills"
Be Still and Know that I am God.
Be Still and know that I am.
Be Still and know.
Be Still.
Be.
We light candles and place them in a circle and pray for all nations of the world.
God we come to you and pray for all nations of the world where there is division, war, hatred, and daily acts of violence. We pray especially for the United States, France, Turkey, Sudan, Iraq, Belgium, and the cities of Orlando, Istanbul, Dhaka, Baghdad, Medina, Jeddhah, Ankara, Dallas, St. Paul, Baton Rouge and all other places known and unknown.
God hear the cries of your children as we pray.
Pause, breathe, and listen in silence as we reflect upon what peace is supposed to be like.
We light out candles in loving memory of all your children who have lost their lives to any kind of violence remembering these beloved ones:
Montrell Jackson, Matthew Gerald and Brad Garafola, of Baton Rouge who were killed today.
We pray and remember the 4000+ persons who have died by acts of lynching in our country as we speak the name of Moses York who was lynched . We remember and pray for those who have been victims of violence at the hands of law enforcement officers as we speak the names of Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, and all others. We pray and speak the names of the the Dallas 5 BRENT THOMPSON, PATRICK ZAMARRIPA,MICHAEL KROL,MICHAEL SMITH,LORNE AHRENS We pray and remember the Orlando 49 and speak their names: Stanley Almodovar III,Amanda Alvear,Oscar A Aracena-Montero, Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, Antonio Davon Brown, Darryl Roman Burt II, Angel L. Candelario-Padro,Juan Chevez-Martinez, Luis Daniel Conde, Cory James Connell, Tevin Eugene Crosby, Deonka Deidra Drayton, Simon Adrian Carrillo Fernandez, Leroy Valentin Fernandez, Mercedez Marisol Flores,Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, Juan Ramon Guerrero, Paul Terrell Henry,Frank Hernandez, Miguel Angel Honorato, Javier Jorge-Reyes, Jason Benjamin Josaphat, Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, Anthony Luis Laureanodisla, Christopher Andrew Leinonen, Alejandro Barrios Martinez, Brenda Lee Marquez McCool, Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, Kimberly Morris, Akyra Monet Murray, Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, Geraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, Joel Rayon Paniagua, Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, Enrique L. Rios, Jr., Jean C. Nives Rodriguez,Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado,Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz, Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan, Edward Sotomayor Jr., Shane Evan Tomlinson,Martin Benitez Torres, Jonathan Antonio Camuy Vega, Juan P. Rivera Velazquez, Luis S. Vielma,Franky Jimmy Dejesus Velazquez, Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, Jerald Arthur Wright. We pray and speak the name of Ulises Garcia, Bernardino de Jesus, and all those who have died at the hands of gang violence.
As we conclude this time of vigil let us pray and light candles that our pathway may be made clear and may we make time to meditate on the pathway God has set before us.
As we conclude our meditation time let us visually imagine that we are lighting a candle to lighten our hearts and set the tome for our prayers and as we see the candlelight let us remember that we are to hold the Light of Christ to all of our family members so that the pathway may be made plain and safe as we walk together in love as Christs and God's family members and each other's.
Lighten our path O God so that we may see clearly the pathway you have set before us.
Lighten our path O God with love and brightness so that we may be united with you as your family.
Lighten our path O God with peace that we may become your peacemakers and that we may spread the Good News of Justice, Love, and Mercy throughout the world.
Lighten our path O God to our hearts and souls that we may be connected to the least of these and tenderly and lovingly care for them.
Lighten our path O God to all of our family members who are ill that we may compassionately care for them and pray for them when we aren't present. We pray this night for_____________
Lighten the path O God for all who are mourning that they may be given holy comfort and may feel your arms gently enfolding them.
Lighten our path O God so that we may see clearly the pathway you have set before us.
Lighten our path O God with love and brightness so that we may be united with you as your family.
Lighten our path O God with peace that we may become your peacemakers and that we may spread the Good News of Justice, Love, and Mercy throughout the world.
Lighten our path O God to our hearts and souls that we may be connected to the least of these and tenderly and lovingly care for them.
Lighten our path O God to all of our family members who are ill that we may compassionately care for them and pray for them when we aren't present. We pray this night for_____________
Lighten the path O God for all who are mourning that they may be given holy comfort and may feel your arms gently enfolding them.
Lighten our path O God to you in our bodies, minds, and spirits that we may take time to connect with you with holy listening. May we go deeper and seek your presence and listen with open ears, hearts, and calm and attentive spirits.
Lighten our path O God so that we may raise our voices in prayer and thanksgivings for__________
Accept these our prayers in the Holy Name of Jesus who is "The Light of the World". Amen.
Extra Canticles if you would like to use them. From THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER
O Gracious Light Phos hilaron
O gracious Light,
pure brightness of the everliving Father in heaven,
O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!
Now as we come to the setting of the sun,
and our eyes behold the vesper light,
we sing thy praises, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Thou art worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices,
O Son of God, O Giver of life,
and to be glorified through all the worlds
he Song of Mary Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55
My soul doth magnify the Lord, *
and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.
For he hath regarded *
the lowliness of his handmaiden.
He restoreth my soul; *
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his
Name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil; *
for thou art with me;
Luke 1:46-55
My soul doth magnify the Lord, *
and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.
For he hath regarded *
the lowliness of his handmaiden.
For behold from henceforth *
all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty hath magnified me, *
and holy is his Name.
And his mercy is on them that fear him *
throughout all generations.
He hath showed strength with his arm; *
he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat, *
and hath exalted the humble and meek.
He hath filled the hungry with good things, *
and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel, *
as he promised to our forefathers,
Abraham and his seed for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen
The Song of Simeon Nunc dimittis
Luke 2:29-32
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, *
according to thy word;
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, *
which thou hast prepared before the face of all people,
To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, *
and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
A Prayer attributed to St. Francis
Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is
hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where
there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where
there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where
there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to
be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is
in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we
are born to eternal life. Amen
Psalm 23 King James Version
The Lord is my shepherd; *
I shall not want.
all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty hath magnified me, *
and holy is his Name.
And his mercy is on them that fear him *
throughout all generations.
He hath showed strength with his arm; *
he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat, *
and hath exalted the humble and meek.
He hath filled the hungry with good things, *
and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel, *
as he promised to our forefathers,
Abraham and his seed for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen
The Song of Simeon Nunc dimittis
Luke 2:29-32
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, *
according to thy word;
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, *
which thou hast prepared before the face of all people,
To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, *
and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
A Prayer attributed to St. Francis
Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is
hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where
there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where
there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where
there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to
be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is
in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we
are born to eternal life. Amen
Psalm 23 King James Version
The Lord is my shepherd; *
I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; *
he leadeth me beside the still waters.He restoreth my soul; *
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his
Name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil; *
for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of
mine enemies; *
thou anointest my head with oil;
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days
of my life, *
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
And a special version from Bobby McFerrin
Psalm 23
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Good Night Dear Family of Love! I love you! May you listen to God and you body tonight and find rest. I give God thanks for you this day and always.
mine enemies; *
thou anointest my head with oil;
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days
of my life, *
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
And a special version from Bobby McFerrin
Psalm 23
+++++++++
Good Night Dear Family of Love! I love you! May you listen to God and you body tonight and find rest. I give God thanks for you this day and always.
With love, ears and a tender heart ready to listen to you when ever you need me,
Sara
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