Prayer 2628: Maundy Thursday in time of COVID-19

Photo from 2019; this year COVID-19 will prevent us from worshiping in person.

Lord Jesus,
you taught us
that to serve others
is the greatest way to love and serve God:
help us also accept the honor
of being cared for with grace.

May we be fed and filled
by serving and being served,
and feel your tender hands
take hold of our feet, and our hearts.

Holy One,
help us shed our fear of being vulnerable,
that we may love You and each other fully,
and be healed by love ourselves.

Help us to join hand and hearts
in the true spirit of thy Holy Communion, Lord,
no matter how the space between us is measured,
to be strengthened and united,
giving thanks to You
and interceding for the entire world and its cares.

Bless those for whom we pray,
O Merciful One,
and pour your comfort like a balm over them.

Amen.