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A Prayer for us this Summer

This prayer by David Johnson is called “Revel in Summer” Dear God,Let us revel in summer.Let us soak up the long days and warm sun.May our feet walk on sandy beachesand our heads rest on thick grass under blue skies.May we listen to and marvel at the singing of the birdsand stop to watch blissfulContinueContinue reading “A Prayer for us this Summer”

The Prayer of Saint Patrick

I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through a belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness Of the Creator of creation. I arise today Through the strength of Christ’s birth and His baptism, Through the strength of His crucifixion and His burial, Through the strength of His resurrectionContinueContinue reading “The Prayer of Saint Patrick”

Prayer before studying the Bible

This is a prayer that may be used to open a session of Bible study. It was written by Julie Palmer. As we open our BiblesWe also open our hearts.May these words of truth fall upon the very fabric of our lives.Father, we pray that these ancient scriptures would come alive within us,To inspire, toContinueContinue reading “Prayer before studying the Bible”

Blessing for the lighting of a fire

This blessing comes from the Carmina Gadelica, a collection a Celtic poetry and prayers. It is called Blessing Of The Kindling. I am thinking an adapted version would be good for my fire pit nights. I will kindle my fire this morningIn presence of the holy angels of heaven,In presence of Ariel of the loveliestContinueContinue reading “Blessing for the lighting of a fire”

A prayer for Australia Day

Prayer for January 26th  written by Rev Katherine Rainger Before you our Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer, We remember that we stand on holy ground We acknowledge the stories of this land We acknowledge the peoples of this land We acknowledge the lore of this land We acknowledge the languages of this land We acknowledge thatContinueContinue reading “A prayer for Australia Day”

A prayer for living the gospel

From the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council God of yesterday, today and tomorrow, we call to mind your presence within us and around us. Open our ears that we may hear your Word.Open our hearts that we may understand your Word.Open our mouths that we may speak your World. Inspire us with the Gospel message,thatContinueContinue reading “A prayer for living the gospel”

Prayer to the Sacred Three

This prayer was sourced from a Forest Church liturgy at Brigid’s Mantle by Gelli Ma Prayer to the Sacred Three  Sacred Three, whose love spirals the Universe I ask you to guide my footsteps  To open my eyes, to reveal your presence in the world that is your gift to me. May the blessing ofContinueContinue reading “Prayer to the Sacred Three”

A prayer for the church

Psalm 122:6-9 I pray this with the understanding that the bride of Christ is the new Jerusalem Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels. ” For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “PeaceContinueContinue reading “A prayer for the church”

A prayer for the sick

Psalm 41 Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them— they are counted among the blessed in the land— he does not give them over to the desire of their foes. The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restoresContinueContinue reading “A prayer for the sick”