Nurturing God,
remembering the exile of the holy family
and Herod's slaughter of the children,
we remember all who need our sustaining love.
Hear our prayers for the church and the community in the world.
Grant that all people may hear together the song of joy,
and find their homes in the garden of justice and hope,
that we may experience the fullness of life,
which is your will for all,
in the coming of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
From Revised Common Lectionary, Year A, First Sunday After Christmas
Grant that all people may hear together the song of joy, Let all people hear one voice, your voice. Prince of Peace heal us! Amen
ReplyDeleteLet us remember that Jesus was an exile, he and his parents refugees, fleeing the powers of this world who longed to keep power using violence. Let us be people who sing loud songs of joy for others to hear and whose homes provide space for justice and peace. So let it be, Lord. Amen!
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