On this day, God of all tears, you call us in the midst of our busy lives to look at the suffering and death of the One who came to carry the pain of the world into your heart. Give us eyes to see your love this day. On this day you would … [Continue reading] about Good Friday prayer
confession: when we ___…
“A servant woman saw Peter sitting in the firelight. She stared at him and said, ‘This man was with Jesus too.’ But Peter denied it, saying, ‘Woman, I don’t know him!’” Luke 22:56-57 When we deny you, Christ, forgive us. “All his disciples … [Continue reading] about confession: when we ___…
once again…a prayer for easter morning
Once again O Living God, it is Easter Morning. Do we dare to believe in the Resurrection—that You offer us New Life? We confess on this morning that we are often timid and afraid, unable to believe your promises, unable to offer all of our lives to … [Continue reading] about once again…a prayer for easter morning
Maundy Thursday opening prayer
Gracious God, we give you thanks this night for the privilege of gathering together to remember, to celebrate, and to share. We give you thanks for the journey we have been on with you—from manger to Temple, from Egypt to Galilee, from darkness to … [Continue reading] about Maundy Thursday opening prayer
Maundy Thursday invitation
It was a feast night, much like tonight. It was the time of celebration—celebration of God giving freedom, celebration of life and light and love being stronger than the powers of oppression and violence that seem to rule the world. It was a feast … [Continue reading] about Maundy Thursday invitation
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