Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, present in all places and filling all things, Treasury of Goodness and Giver of life: come and make your home in us. Cleanse us from every stain of sin and save our souls, O Gracious Lord. Amen.
St Basil’s Morning Prayer
As I rise from sleep I thank You, O Holy Trinity, for through your great goodness and patience. You were not angry with me for my laziness and sin! You have not destroyed me in my sins! You showed Your love for people! When I was flattened by despair You raised me up to keep the morning watch and praise You! And now…
Benediction by Roy Lessin
May God our Father increase your understanding of what it means for you to be His child and to have reserved for you an inheritance that is incorruptible, undefiled, and will not fade away. May the Holy Spirit take you deeper into the depths of Christ’s love, and lift you to the highest heights of His glory and grace, enriching…
After Holy Communion
We give thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us with this holy gift. We pray that through it you will strengthen our faith in you and our love for one another. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Johnny Appleseed Grace
O the Lord is good to me, And so I thank the Lord For giving me the things I need, The sun and the rain and the appleseed, O the Lord is good to me! (Amen) – This grace was commonly sung to the old traditional tune by my country cousins! (Matt)
Holy Spirit Of Life – Hildegard of Bingen
Holy Spirit, giver of life to life, moving in All. You are the source of all things living, washing away all impurity, scouring guilt, and anointing wounds. You are luminous and praiseworthy, Spirit of Life, awakening and re-awakening all that is. Amen. – Hildegard of Bingen 1098–1179AD
Prayer For Reconciliation – Mother Teresa & Brother Roger
Oh God, the father of all, you ask every one of us to spread Love where the poor are humiliated, Joy where the Church is brought low, And reconciliation where people are divided. . . Father against son, mother against daughter, Husband against wife, Believers against those who cannot believe, Christians against their unloved fellow Christians. – By Mother…
Facing Regrets
Forgiving God, when we notice how many things are still undone, and begin to regret, Restore our hearts. Forgive our mistakes. Bind up wounds of past mistakes. Transform our guilt into love and by your grace make us whole. In the name of Christ. Amen.
Prayer For Creation
Creator God, you make all things and weave them together in a tapestry of life. Teach us to respect the fragile balance of life and to care for all the gifts of your creation. Give wisdom to those who have power and authority, that life may be cherished and a good and fruitful Earth may continue to show your glory…
Care Of Creation
God of the universe, We thank You for Your many good gifts – For the beauty of Creation and its rich and varied fruits, For clean water and fresh air, for food and shelter, animals and plants. Forgive us for the times we have taken the earth’s resources for granted And wasted what You have given us. Transform our hearts…
A Closing Blessing
You are chosen! You are adopted! You are graced! You are saved! You are forgiven! You are known and loved! You are guaranteed an inheritance that will never spoil or fade! May the beauty of Christ be seen in you, May you be with Christ May you become more like Christ And may you live for Christ for ever. Amen.