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September 18, 2005

Sunday prayer

In a world where we are constantly bombarded by the latest piece of evidence that some psychopaths will stop at nothing to further their religious and political aims, we should remember that while God is trying to get His message of love across to us, it is we who are His hands, feet and agents here in this world. It is our prayers and our actions alone which can influence the calculated and deliberate slaughter in Bagdhad, in Afghanistan and in places like Zimbabwe.

So I offer you these prayers, set for today in the Common Lectionary and which seem to hit the mark quite well. As you read them, please keep in mind all those places where men and women are being subjected to terror and pray that we might be guided into the ways to overcome that.

Our Father and Lord, in whom is fullness and light and wisdom; enlighten our minds by the Holy Spirit and grant us the grace to receive your word with reverence and understanding; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Eternal God and Father, cleanse us from all that hinders our communion with you and with each other. May our worship be in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit and in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Go in the peace of Christ.

Posted by The Gray Monk at September 18, 2005 12:38 PM

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