Life-Giving Creator,
You have woven love into the fabric of creation:
look with favor upon us this day,
and prosper our witness to your wondrous deeds and power.
Defend us in all our journeys, O Merciful God,
and strengthen us in kindness and integrity,
that we may flourish in the Way of Jesus
and lighten the hearts of those who search or struggle,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Accept the sacrifice we offer before You, Almighty One,
a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving,
that we remember to embody your compassion and mercy,
walking in the light of Christ,
the Incarnate Word who shows us how to live.
Spread the awning
of your abundant and verdant mercy, O Lord,
over all who call to You, we humbly pray,
and answer and bless those whose whispered prayers we lift before You.
Amen.
