A prayer that we may see God in others (Thu, 13 Feb 2025)
Teach us, Lord, to seek your face in those who think they are faceless; your word among those who are voiceless; and your transforming presence among those who feel powerless. Draw us to yourself
that we may be active contemplatives in the heart of your world, discovering afresh the presence of Jesus wherever it is disguised and honouring you in the face of the neighbour, the lowly appearance
of bread and wine, and the walk of daily service, that we might follow where you lead and respond with warmed hearts and active hands. Amen. Inspired by Mother Teresa of Calcutta and Karl Rahner
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A prayer for life in all its fullness (Wed, 12 Feb 2025)
Let us praise God, who summons us to live as people of hope, who lifts us when our hearts are weary, and raises our eyes, restoring our vision, to see a new heaven, a new earth, which breaks in where
we least expect it; inviting us, beyond imagining, to involvement in making real God’s purposes of justice, righteousness and peace. Let us praise God, who leads us beyond death, to life in all its
fullness, not for our sakes, but for the sake of others; that by God’s Spirit we live with courage, compassion and commitment; so we might be agents of change, sharing the gospel of truth and love,
as we join with God’s work in the world.
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