Variation on a Prayer of St. Patrick
I breathe in joy as I stand today:
Calling on the Source, the Wellspring and the Living Water
Believing in the Threeness,
Witnessing the Oneness
On my way to meet you face to face.
Now let’s spend about one minute using part of this prayer as a breath prayer. On the in breath, say: “I breathe in love.” On the out breath: “…as I stand today.”
Petitionary Prayer
Today we will pray for the most vulnerable in our society—that our collective love and care will grow. Let’s take a few moments of silence to invite God to help us experience this love.
Story from All Creation Waits
Story from the Advent book, All Creation Waits, written by Gayle Boss and illustrated by David Klein—today’s story is about the lake trout.
Reflection on Story
The author talks about how the trout in Lake Michigan always return to where they were born to mate and lay eggs. Let’s take a minute to meditate on how, no matter where we wander or how far, we always have a home in God, the Divine Spirit of Love, where we can return for company and life and solace.
Benediction
Go in peace
Wash your hands
Love your neighbor
You are not alone.