PRAYERS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 16:
In the morning when I rise,
In the morning when I rise,
In the morning when I rise
Give me Jesus...
Peace, Salaam and Shalom to you, dear friends, as light dawns a new day, a day that is both sacred and strange, a day that is both gift and opportunity. May our Morning Prayers together bring you courage and connect you to the beloved community of spirit that knows you and calls you friend.
Morning Prayer (Mechtild of Magdeburg)
I cannot dance, O Lord,
Unless You lead me.
If You wish me to leap joyfully,
Let me see You dance and sing—
Then I will leap into Love—
And from Love into Knowledge,
And from Knowledge into the Harvest,
That sweetest Fruit beyond human sense.
There I will stay with You, whirling.
People's Response
“Jesu Tawapano” (Jesus, we are here for you.)
Psalm 66
Prayers of the People
With gratitude for the bonds of friendship, in faithfulness to our calling as the beloved community, we pray now, for one another, for all our neighbors, and for sisters, brothers and friends near and far.
Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison.
For those who are sick, and ailing, that they may know the generous spirit of grace and have access to the best of care and counsel:
Kyrie…
For those are anxious and frightened, that they may know the calming touch of your peace and find comfort and companionship among friends:
Kyrie…
For health professionals around the world, for first responders, and for public health servants who are working to provide clear guidance, effective testing and compassionate care:
Kyrie…
For leaders in the political and financial communities, for civil and administrative officials, for all those working tirelessly to implement safe and just measures to keep us well:
Kyrie…
For the children among us, for teenagers asking for counsel, that they might know your comfort and encouraging presence in the midst of new routines and daily activities:
Kyrie…
Jesus' Prayer (from the Maori/South Pacific Tradition)
Earth-maker, life-giver, pain-bearer,
Source of all that is and all that shall be,
Father and Mother of us all,
Loving God in whom is heaven:
May the hallowing of your name
May the hallowing of your name
echo through the universe!
May your heavenly will be done
by all creatures great and small!
And may your commonwealth
of peace and freedom
sustain our hope and come on earth!
With the bread we need this day, feed us.
For the hurt we inflict on one another, forgive us.
By your grace and mercy,
strengthen us through seasons of temptation,
and spare us from trials too great to endure.
Free us from bigotry and evil, for service and truth.
For you reign in the glory of the power that is Love. Amen.
Doxology
To God who all creation sings
To Christ throughout eternity
Spirit who gives us life and breath
All praises be to the Trinity.
Psalm 23 (translation by Norman Fisher)
You are my shepherd, I am content
You lead me to rest in the sweet grasses
To lie down by the quiet waters
And I am refreshed
You lead me down the right path
The path that unwinds in the patterns of your name
And even if I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I will not fear
For you are with me
Comforting me with your rod and your staff
Showing me each step
You prepare a table for me
In the midst of my adversity
And moisten my head with oil
Surely my cup is overflowing
And goodness and kindness will follow me
All the days of my life
And in the long days beyond
I will always live within your house
Morning's Song
Peace before us, peace behind us, peace under our feet.
Peace within us, peace over us, let all around us be peace.
Christ before us...
Blessing
May the Light of God’s Grace fall bright upon your face.
May the Hand of God’s Love be upon you, like a friend.
and
May the Communion of Friends and Church be a constant
presence in your heart, a source of courage today,
and a reminder of the joy and promise of everlasting life.
Amen.
