We lift our hearts with the gathering light,
and offer our prayers with the rising mist.
Happy are we who rest in your embrace, O Lord,
who seek to do your will with gratitude.
Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
and strengthen us in goodness and faith.
Give us strength and insight
to carry your banner of justice and love,
and testify to your goodness in all we do, O God.
May we cleanse our paths and make them blameless,
walking humbly and mercifully
with You and each other, Lord Christ.
May we ever remember your compassion and grace
poured upon us,
reconciling us,
forgiving us,
and offer our hand to those we meet.
Spirit of the Living God,
take us by the hand
and lead us in wisdom and holiness.
Press the kiss of your blessing upon us,
Most Merciful One,
and gather into your care those for whom we pray.
Amen.
Photo: Mary and Christ child, Sainte Chappelle, Paris.
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