Sunday Prayer

Holy One,

On this beautiful Sunday morning,

we too cry Alleluia.

As the cool, clean morning air fills us with every breath;

Your breath speaks life into being and

sets in motion the movements of the universe.

We too cry Alleluia.

As the dew glistens in the breaking morning sun;

Your Sun’s light brings color and life

to a world that was once dark.

On this day, oh Holy One, we too cry Alleluia.

Open us in this place o God, to the movement of your presence.

May the words, spoken and sung

The images, created and imagined

The life that is shared and shown

Renew us into the people of God, you call us to be.

On this day, oh Holy One, we too cry Alleluia.

Call our attention to the needs of this world.

Hearts broken from the destruction and death dealing ways of war

Lives shattered from the pain of tragedy of fire and storm.

Minds confused by deception and lies.

Use us to deal life, offer comfort and speak truth.

We pause this morning to remember.

To remember a leader and servant of our country who has passed.

May the life and leadership of Ted Kennedy

be known to us this day as an example of dedication

to a cause greater than one’s self.

May Tara’s words inspire us,

Give us hope,

And challenge us to be who we are called to be.

In Christ’s Name, Amen.