Opening Prayer Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides
Opening Prayer O God, who makest us glad with the yearly remembrance of our redemption, grant that, as we joyfully receive thine only-begotten Son as our redeemer, we may also see him without fear when
Opening Prayer O burning mountain, O chosen sun, O perfect moon, O fathomless well, O unattainable height, O clearness beyond measure, O wisdom without end, O mercy without limit, O strength beyond resistance, O crown
TEXT Psalm 97 NRSV The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice; Let the many coastlands be glad! Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. Fire
Opening Prayer O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and
READ No creature has meaning without the Word of God. God’s Word is in all creation, visible and invisible. The Word is living, being, spirit, all verdant greening, all creativity. This Word flashes out in
Opening Prayer Lord, be a bright flame before me, be a guiding star above me, be a smooth path below me, be a kindly shepherd behind me, today and forever more. Amen. —St. Columbanus, 543-615
Opening Prayer Let thy merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of thy humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such things as shall please thee, through
Opening Prayer God Speaks to the Soul And God said to the soul: I desired you before the world began. I desire you now, As you desire me. And where the desires of two come
Opening Prayer Ah, blessed Lord, I wish I knew how I might best love you and please you, and that my love were as sweet to you as your love is to me. Amen. —Margery
Opening Prayer Almighty God, whose glory the heavens are telling, the earth his power, and the sea his might, and whose greatness all feeling and thinking creatures everywhere herald; to you belongs glory, honor, might,
Sabbath Keeping “First keep yourself at peace, then you can make peace among others. A peaceable person does more good than one very well-educated… Peaceable persons do not cultivate a critical attitude about others. But
