Evening Prayer – 2 July 2021

The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
It has been a good day for reading
It has been a good day for reflection
The reading and reflection haven’t been easy
As I consider the sins of this nation
As I consider the sins of my ancestral homeland north of us
As I consider the indigenous people of this land
My heart breaks with sorrow and shame
As this weekend continues, Lord
May you teach us about compassion and unity instead of hatred and nationalism
May we see this land as a land for all of your children
May the vision of Woody Guthrie be our vision today
This Land Is Your Land (Springsteen & Seeger)
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…