Oremus
Latin for Let Us Pray
This week, I choose to pause and simply ask a question. Haven’t we seen all this before? I forward this prayer composed by the Presiding Bishop of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Rev. Elizabeth Eaton.
O Lord, God of life, as you care for all creation, give us your peace. May our security come not from weapons, but from respect. May our strength come not from violence, but from love. May our own wealth come not from money, but from sharing.
May our path be not one of ambition, but of justice. May our victory not be one of revenge, but of forgiveness. Unarmed and confident, help us to defend the dignity of all creation. Sharing today and always the bread of solidarity and peace. Amen.
Powerful in its simplicity because it goes to the heart of our common humanity. It is what we share that brings us a measure of grace. Pax. Michael