World Days of the Poor : #PovertyAwarenessWeek: Learning from the poor is learning from God.

Good Evening Dear Family of Love!

Happy Retreat Weekend !  This weekend we are going to work on our personal and if you belong to a group corporate action plan to help the poor in our midst during the close of this year. It doesn't have to be complicated, it just needs to be caring and loving. If you are giving away any kind of food make sure it is fresh and not over its expiration date. If you give old food away that tells me that your heart may or may not be in serving the least of these. Today on our prayer walk I came across these items:

As you can see these may not look like anything important to you but they are currency in the world of the poor and homeless.  These are items our homeless family have left. They may become items for another homeless person. Two of the areas are outside the church that I attend. If someone had a bad shoe they could take and wear that shoe. A person could also use that cap. These items are currency for a homeless person. Many homeless people do take care of each other and often there are rivalries and items are stolen. Blankets, coats, shopping carts, etc., are fodder for anyone who needs them. My advice if you see these items tucked away near a building don't move them. They may be in the only kind of safe place they can find. We can learn much from the poor. Remember Jesus was on the run with his parents when he was a baby when they fled into Egypt. Speaking of Egypt let us commend to our prayers the people who were killed in the Mosque Massacre today and those who survived. We need to learn from one another and be engaged in making the world that God created better and a place where peace, love, justice, and mercy reign. We also need to see God in the poor. Look at a poor person and see how they mirror God. Speak to a poor person and how they show gratitude when we give them aid and you will see and hear God.  Pray with a poor person and you will feel God's abiding presence. Poor people are rich in soul represent God in many wonderful and heartwarming ways. If you feel uncomfortable with poor people you might not be dialed in with God in the appropriate ways. Now let us pray for our family members who need our prayers and CALMing (Compassionate, Accepting, Loving, and Merciful) Presence. Remember we represent God to them too.

Let us light our candles and make vigil for the poor and those who lost their lives or were injured in the terrorist attack in the Mosque in Egypt.


Because in every age you have called brave souls to proclaim righteousness for the transformation of the world, that all may welcome the coming of your holy reign.

Christ has been raised from the dead, 
the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

You are in the midst of us, O Lord;
and we are called by your name.

Hail, gladdening Light, of God’s pure glory poured, 
Who is the immortal Father, heavenly, blest, 
Holiest of holies, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Now we are come to the sun’s hour of rest, 
The lights of evening round us shine, 
We hymn the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit divine.

Worthiest art thou at all times to be sung, 
With undefilèd tongue, 
Son of our God, Giver of life, alone! 
Therefore in all the world thy glories, Lord, they own.

Prayers for the dead (Christian)

N , go forth upon your journey from this world,
in the name of God the Father almighty who created you;
in the name of Jesus Christ who suffered death for you;
in the name of the Holy Spirit who strengthens you;
in communion with the blessed saints,
and aided by angels and archangels,
and all the armies of the heavenly host.
May your portion this day be in peace,
and your dwelling the heavenly Jerusalem. Amen



The Mourner's Kaddish (Judaism)

Glorified and sanctified be God’s great name throughout the world
which He has created according to His will.

May He establish His kingdom in your lifetime and during your days,
and within the life of the entire House of Israel, speedily and soon;
and say, Amen.

May His great name be blessed forever and to all eternity.

Blessed and praised, glorified and exalted, extolled and honored,
adored and lauded be the name of the Holy One, blessed be He,
beyond all the blessings and hymns, praises and consolations that
are ever spoken in the world; and say, Amen.

May there be abundant peace from heaven, and life, for us
and for all Israel; and say, Amen.

He who creates peace in His celestial heights,
may He create peace for us and for all Israel;
and say, Amen

Salat al-Janazah - Islam


"O God, forgive our living and our dead, those who are present among us and those who are absent, our young and our old, our males and our females. O God, whoever You keep alive, keep him alive in Islam, and whoever You cause to die, cause him to die with faith. O God, do not deprive us of the reward and do not cause us to go astray after this. O God, forgive him and have mercy on him, keep him safe and sound and forgive him, honour his rest and ease his entrance; wash him with water and snow and hail, and cleanse him of sin as a white garment is cleansed of dirt. O God, give him a home better than his home and a family better than his family. O God, admit him to Paradise and protect him from the torment of the grave and the torment of Hell-fire; make his grave spacious and fill it with light."


God as we have prayed the prayers above for the dead help us to remember that we all are formed in your image and likeness and that in the words spoken at Ash Wednesday "Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return" Help us to not fear death but celebrate life. Amen. 

God of steadfast love, who led your people through the wilderness: Be with us as we remember and grieve. By your grace, lead us in the path of new life, in the company of your saints and angels; through Jesus Christ, the Savior and Redeemer of the world. Amen.

I am Resurrection and I am Life, says the Lord.
Whoever has faith in me shall have life,
even though he die.
And everyone who has life,
and has committed himself to me in faith,
shall not die for ever.

As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives
and that at the last he will stand upon the earth. 
After my awaking, he will raise me up;
and in my body I shall see God.
I myself shall see, and my eyes behold him
who is my friend and not a stranger.

For none of us has life in himself,
and none becomes his own master when he dies. 
For if we have life, we are alive in the Lord, 
and if we die, we die in the Lord.
So, then, whether we live or die,
we are the Lord's possession.


 Happy from now on
are those who die in the Lord!
So it is, says the Spirit,
for they rest from their labors.
 

IN LAK’ECH

Tú eres mi otro yo.

You are my other me.

Si te hago daño a ti,

If I do harm to you,

Me hago daño a mi mismo.

I do harm to myself.

Si te amo y respeto,

If I love and respect you,

Me amo y respeto yo.

I love and respect myself.

Luis Valdez

O Jesus, come back into our society, our family life, our souls and reign there as our peaceful Sovereign. Enlighten with the splendor of faith and the charity of Your tender heart the souls of those who work for the good of the people, for Your poor. Impart to them Your own spirit, a spirit of discipline, order and gentleness, preserving the flame of enthusiasm ever alight in their hearts... May that day come very soon, when we shall see You restored to the center of civic life, borne on the shoulders of Your joyful people.

Pope John XXIII

Almighty God, whose prophets taught us righteousness in the care of your poor: By the guidance of your Holy Spirit, grant that we may do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly in your sight; through Jesus Christ, our Judge and Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

 Gracious Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church. Fill it with all truth, in all truth with all peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in anything it is amiss, reform it. Where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in want, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son our Savior, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.


72 Deus, judicium

1-4, 12-14
1 Give the King your justice, O God, *
and your righteousness to the King's Son;

2 That he may rule your people righteously *
and the poor with justice.

3 That the mountains may bring prosperity to the people, *
and the little hills bring righteousness.

4 He shall defend the needy among the people; *
he shall rescue the poor and crush the oppressor.

12 For he shall deliver the poor who cries out in distress, *
and the oppressed who has no helper.

13 He shall have pity on the lowly and poor; *
he shall preserve the lives of the needy.

14 He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, *
and dear shall their blood be in his sight.

Never Hesitate to hold out your hand; never hesitate to accept the outstretched hand of another.

Pope John XXIII

“Christ has no body now on earth but yours,
no hands but yours,
no feet but yours,
Yours are the eyes through which to look out
Christ's compassion to the world
Yours are the feet with which he is to go about
doing good;
Yours are the hands with which he is to bless men now.”
― Teresa of Ávila

Every man has the right to life, to bodily integrity.

Pope John XXIII

Ezekiel 34:1–6,20–22

34The word of the Lord came to me: ²Mortal, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel: prophesy, and say to them—to the shepherds: Thus says the Lord God: Ah, you shepherds of Israel who have been feeding yourselves! Should not shepherds feed the sheep? ³You eat the fat, you clothe yourselves with the wool, you slaughter the fatlings; but you do not feed the sheep. ⁴You have not strengthened the weak, you have not healed the sick, you have not bound up the injured, you have not brought back the strayed, you have not sought the lost, but with force and harshness you have ruled them. ⁵So they were scattered, because there was no shepherd; and scattered, they became food for all the wild animals. ⁶My sheep were scattered, they wandered over all the mountains and on every high hill; my sheep were scattered over all the face of the earth, with no one to search or seek for them.

20 Therefore, thus says the Lord God to them: I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. ²¹Because you pushed with flank and shoulder, and butted at all the weak animals with your horns until you scattered them far and wide, ²²I will save my flock, and they shall no longer be ravaged; and I will judge between sheep and sheep.

Prayer for the Poor

Who is Jesus to me? Jesus is the Word made Flesh. Jesus is the Bread of Life. Jesus is the Victim offered for our sins on the Cross. Jesus is the Sacrifice at Holy Mass for the sins of the world and mine. Jesus is the Word - to be spoken. Jesus is the Truth - to be told. Jesus is the Way - to be walked. Jesus is the Light - to be lit. Jesus is the Life - to be loved. Jesus is the Joy - to be shared. Jesus is the Sacrifice - to be given. Jesus is the Bread of Life - to be eaten. Jesus is the Hungry - to be fed. Jesus is the Thirsty - to be satiated. Jesus is the Naked - to be clothed. Jesus is the Homeless - to be taken in. Jesus is the Sick - to be healed. Jesus is the Lonely - to be loved. Jesus is the Unwanted - to be wanted. Jesus is the Leper - to wash his wounds. Jesus is the Beggar - to give him a smile. Jesus is the Drunkard - to listen to him. Jesus is the Little One - to embrace him. Jesus is the Dumb - to speak to him. Jesus is the Crippled - to walk with him. Jesus is the Drug Addict - to befriend him. Jesus is the Prostitute - to remove from danger and befriend her. Jesus is the Prisoner - to be visited. Jesus is the Old - to be served.
To me Jesus is my God, Jesus is my Spouse, Jesus is my Life, Jesus is my only Love, Jesus is my All in All, Jesus is my Everything.
Amen.

(By Mother Teresa of Calcutta.)



The feelings of my smallness and my nothingness always kept me good company.

Pope John XXIII

James 2:1–8

2My brothers and sisters,^* do you with your acts of favouritism really believe in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ?^* 2For if a person with gold rings and in fine clothes comes into your assembly, and if a poor person in dirty clothes also comes in, ³and if you take notice of the one wearing the fine clothes and say, ‘Have a seat here, please’, while to the one who is poor you say, ‘Stand there’, or, ‘Sit at my feet’,^* 4have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?⁵Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters.^* Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him? ⁶But you have dishonoured the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who drag you into court?⁷Is it not they who blaspheme the excellent name that was invoked over you?

8 You do well if you really fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’

THE DAILY PRAYER OF MOTHER TERESA
Dear Jesus, help me to spread Thy fragrance everywhere I go. Flood my soul with Thy spirit and love. Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly that all my life may only be a radiance of Thine. Shine through me and be so in me that every soul I come in contact with may feel Thy presence in my soul. Let them look up and see no longer me but only Jesus. Stay with me and then I shall begin to shine as you shine, so to shine as to be a light to others. Amen.




Whoever has a heart full of love always has something to give.

Pope John XXIII

Matthew 11:2–6

2 When John heard in prison what the Messiah^* was doing, he sent word by his^* disciples ³and said to him, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?’ ⁴Jesus answered them, ‘Go and tell John what you hear and see: ⁵the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers^* are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. ⁶And blessed is anyone who takes no offence at me.’

The whole world is my family.

Pope John XXIII

John 6:34-38

34They said to him, ‘Sir, give us this bread always.’


35 Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. 36But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. 37Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and anyone who comes to me I will never drive away; 38for I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me.

The Song of Mary Magnificat

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in you, O God my Savior, *
for you have looked with favor on your lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed: *
you, the Almighty, have done great things for me,
and holy is your name.
You have mercy on those who fear you *
from generation to generation.
You have shown strength with your arm *
and scattered the proud in their conceit,
Casting down the mighty from their thrones *
and lifting up the lowly.
You have filled the hungry with good things *
and sent the rich away empty.
You have come to the help of your servant Israel, *
for you have remembered your promise of mercy,
The promise made to our forebears, *
to Abraham and his children for ever.


+Prayer For The Poor By Mother Theresa+



Make us worthy, Lord, to serve those people throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger. Give them through our hands, this day, their daily bread, and by our understanding love, give them peace and Joy. Amen 

Born poor, but of honored and humble people, I am particularly proud to die poor.

Pope John XXIII

The solidarity which binds all men together as members of a common family makes it impossible for wealthy nations to look with indifference upon the hunger, misery and poverty of other nations whose citizens are unable to enjoy even elementary human rights. The nations of the world are becoming more and more dependent on one another and it will not be possible to preserve a lasting peace so long as glaring economic and social imbalances persist.

Pope John XXIII

Jackets and Justice Prayers

Lord God we pray for the owner of this sweatshirt that s/he who left it behind is safe and that they are keeping warm on these wintry nights.

 We remember all those who are affected by any kind of severe and extremely cold weather. 

We remember all those who are affected by the terrible ice storms in Canada and U.S.
 We pray that heating and power will be restored and that all emergency rescue personnel are staying safe.

We pray for all of our homeless, hungry, and destitute family members.  
Help us never to turn our backs on anyone who is in need.

We pray for all those who work and stay in  emergency and long term shelters.

We remember and pray for all families who are in need and won't have the holiday season most people will have.

We pray for women and children that they may be protected and defended.

Watch over those who are addicted, abused, neglected, exploited, and have lost hope.
Watch over all the elderly who are lonely.

Help us to always remember "The Light of Christ in Me, recognizes the Light of Christ in you"

All these petitions we lift up to you O Lord and lay them at the feet of the Manger of Hope,Peace, Joy, and Love. Amen.

I took time to pray for the owner of the jacket as is our custom and began to remember all the times when I (we) have seen jackets, shirts, and shoes on our walks. It gives me cause for pause every time I see this.

Take time to meditate on this picture and ask yourself what emotions and thoughts come to mind?

Afterwards pray and remember all those who do not have adequate clothing and shelter at any time of the year.

In honor of Martin Luther King Junior let us take time to pray!

Lord God we lift up all war torn nations that are deprived of civil  and  human rights:

Let Freedom Ring!

Lord We lift up all who labor in the courts of justice in this country that every one will be granted due process and equal protection under the law.

Let Freedom Ring

Lord we pray that every family member will respect everyone's dignity and personhood.

Let us sow seeds of compassion.

Lord we pray that we may continue to give thanks for all that unites us and pray for those differences that separate us and that we may all come to know that we are one family in Christ and humankind.

May we live united as the family of God.

We pray for justice, love and mercy as we walk with God on our journey.

We pray for all those who are deprived of liberty, justice, education, and human rights in all parts of the world.

We pray for safe working conditions.

We pray for all laborers in the fields and in all places.

We pray for an end of violence, injustice, indifference, and hate

We pray for equality and acceptance of all God's Children.

We pray for rain to heal the areas affect by drought.

We pray for those in prison and captivity.

We pray for all those who have mental illness. 

We pray for peace and to be peacemakers.

We pray especially for the causes and social justice issues that are on our hearts____________________

We give our thoughtful thanks for_______________

We celebrate________________  and especially all those who are new citizens of our country.

We remember Martin Luther King Junior, Fabian, Rosa Parks, the Little Rock Nine, Nelson Mandela, Steven Biko, and all valiant seekers after justice and the rights of the oppressed.

All this we ask in Jesus' name who is the example for us to be beacons of Justice, Hope, Equality, and Peace. Amen.

I invite us yet again to take time to pray for the least of these and offer any prayers to God that we may have on our hearts.

God and Parent of us All, help us to remember our family members who are hungry. May we come to their aid and may they be fed. 

We pray for all of our Family Members who live outdoors tonight and may they be safe from harm. We pray that various shelters may be opened to meet the needs of every homeless person. We pray for all chronically homeless family members who are mentally ill, may we never look down on them but ask how we can be of help. May we see your reflection in their eyes and faces. They are family members too.

We pray for all mentally ill family members and for adequate treatments that comfort and make them less frightened and make them steady contributors to society.

We pray for all of our Family Member who long for acceptance and the courage to live authentically as the beautiful children you have made.

We pray for all the places in your world where there is political unrest and where human rights are scarce.

We remember the people of Egypt  and again we pray for all places where there is religious persecution, political unrest, and inequality. 

We pray for our family members who are caregivers and may they all remember to take time for self-care and rest.

We pray that we may always take time for Sabbath rest with you O God and may we always find peace in our souls to listen and be at one with you during the day.

We pray for all family members who are experiencing illness and unwellness of their bodies minds, and spirits. We pray for balance and wellness in our lives.

We pray, remember, give thanks, and celebrate this day especially_________________

We offer these prayers to you O God. Amen.

Let us take time to be at prayer and hear the voice of God in the silence and at the depths of our being.

God we give thanks for everything that you brought into our lives this day. 

We take this time to reflect upon our day as we enter the silence and feel your presence near us, in us, and through us. 

or these

God we pray for all of our family members who are battling illnesses or any situation that is causing them emotional pain and physical weakness. Help us to remember that we find the spirit's power ever present when we are weak.

Direct our lives on theright pathways and guide our footsteps according to the journey of life you have set before us.

Grant us the wisdom to ask for help. Help us to listen not just to hear and give us the ability to respond accordingly.

We pray this night for : The Missing Girls in Nigeria, Syria, Somalia, The people in the Sudan and South Sudan, Egypt, Yemen, The Palestinian Authority, Jordan, Iraq,and all troubled places in Your world. May we "Do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God" and pray that 'Justice will roll down!

We pray especially for all children and the many agencies who come to their aid. We pray for an end to child abuse, bullying, as we pray for all mothers and women who have been victims of the same.

We pray for the homeless, hungry, lonely, and the lost and all of our family members who will find shelter outdoors this night. We pray that we may be mindful of and pray for Buena Vista Vince, Shopping Cart Sally, and all those who have left jackets and clothing behind as a reminder to remember and pray for  the "Least of these".

We pray, remember, celebrate, and give thanks to you O God Remembering especially this night____________


May we feel your presence this night and may all of our family members everywhere feel  Your loving, merciful, accepting arms around them as well.

We lift up these our prayers and all that is on our hearts and minds that may be causing us worry or pain at this moment. We lay these in your arms and in the name of  Your Son Jesus. Amen.

Matthew 5:1-12New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

The Beatitudes

5 When Jesus[a] saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely[b] on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

 For the Human Family

O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us
through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole
human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which
infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us;
unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and
confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in
your good time, all nations and races may serve you in
harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

  For Peace

Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn

but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the

strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that

all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of

Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and

glory, now and for ever. Amen.

For Social Justice

Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so

move every human heart [and especially the hearts of the

people of this land], that barriers which divide us may

crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our

divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the Unemployed

Heavenly Father, we remember before you those who suffer

want and anxiety from lack of work. Guide the people of this

land so to use our public and private wealth that all may find

suitable and fulfilling employment, and receive just payment

for their labor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the Poor and the Neglected

Almighty and most merciful God, we remember before you
all poor and neglected persons whom it would be easy for us
to forget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick,
and all who have none to care for them. Help us to heal those
who are broken in body or spirit, and to turn their sorrow
into joy. Grant this, Father, for the love of your Son, who for
our sake became poor, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the Oppressed

Look with pity, O heavenly Father, upon the people in this
land who live with injustice, terror, disease, and death as
their constant companions. Have mercy upon us. Help us to
eliminate our cruelty to these our neighbors. Strengthen those
who spend their lives establishing equal protection of the law
and equal opportunities for all. And grant that every one of
us may enjoy a fair portion of the riches of this land; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 For the Future of the Human Race

O God our heavenly Father, you have blessed us and given us
dominion over all the earth: Increase our reverence before
the mystery of life; and give us new insight into your purposes
for the human race, and new wisdom and determination in
making provision for its future in accordance with your will;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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.

Ubi Caritas in English and Latin

WHERE charity and love are, God is there.

Christ's love has gathered us into one.

Let us rejoice and be pleased in Him.

Let us fear, and let us love the living God.

And may we love each other with a sincere heart.

WHERE charity and love are, God is there.

As we are gathered into one body,

Beware, lest we be divided in mind.

Let evil impulses stop, let controversy cease,

And may Christ our God be in our midst.

WHERE charity and love are, God is there.

And may we with the saints also,

See Thy face in glory, O Christ our God:

The joy that is immense and good,

Unto the ages through infinite ages. Amen.

Latin

UBI caritas et amor, Deus ibi est.

Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor.

Exultemus, et in ipso iucundemur.

Timeamus, et amemus Deum vivum.

Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero.

UBI caritas et amor, Deus ibi est.

Simul ergo cum in unum congregamur:

Ne nos mente dividamur, caveamus.

Cessent iurgia maligna, cessent lites.

Et in medio nostri sit Christus Deu

UBI caritas et amor, Deus ibi est.

Simul quoque cum beatis videamus,

Glorianter vultum tuum, Christe Deus:

Gaudium quod est immensum, atque probum,

Saecula per infinita saeculorum. Amen.

This night we pray and close our time of  meditation on Love

Ubi Caritas - John Rutter

Ubi Caritas Taize

The Wisdom of God

the Love of God

and the Grace of God

strengthen you

to be Christ’s hands and heart in this world,

in the name of the Holy Trinity. Amen.

(source: Celtic)

Live without fear: your Creator has made you holy, has always

protected you, and loves you as a mother. Go in peace to follow

the good road and may God’s blessing be with you always. Amen.

(source: from Saint Clare)

The Light of Christ in me Recognizes the Light of Christ in you!" 

I hold holy space for you during this time of prayer, vigil, and meditation. 

Our pledge to end violence of any kind!

We pledge this night that we will cease to participate in all actions that will hurt and harm.

We pledge this night that we will love all of our family members without fear or condition.

We pledge that we will seek to make peace in this fragile and broken world.

We pledge that we ill educate ourselves more fully on faith communities that are unfamiliar.

We pledge that we will pray daily for all who are in harms way.

We pledge to help all refugees, the strangers, victims of human trafficking, abuse, and all children who are precious and made in God's Image and likeness.

We pledge to remember all of our family members who lost their lives in Egypt and their family members who continue to grieve.
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Good Night Brothers and Sisters. I am sending Light to heal you to hold you: I am sending you Light to hold you in Love.*  Have a blessed and restful night! I love you and give thanks to God for you this night and always. 

Peace, love, prayers, and wrapping you in a sacred prayer quilt of comfort as we remember our homeless and poor family members and all who died today in Egypt and those who survived,

Sara

Resources:

Quote Sites for Prayers 

Bible Gateway

Oremus Bible Browers

Walk With Me On Our Journey

In Lak 'Ech - Luis Valdez

Book of Common Prayer

* John Philip Newell.

Enriching Our Worship

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