Vision

Imagination

Imagination

Prayer

God of vision, we can often be discouraged by events in the world around us. We can often be discouraged by the failures in our own lives, especially the failure to realize dreams we have had for ourselves. Encourage us through the gift of your presence and love that our vision for the world and the dreams we dream for ourselves can still be realized. Give us the courage to believe that what we imagine for others and for ourselves can still become reality. We pray this in the name of God who is the source of our hopeful dreaming. Amen.

Vision

Vision

Prayer

God of vision, we can often take our sight for granted. As we celebrate World Sight Day, help us not only to appreciate the gift of sight but also of the importance of vision. We thank you for the gift of sight, that we might appreciate the beauty of the world you have created. Open our hearts that we might possess the vision to see the world and each other as you see us. May your vision inspire us to affirm and promote the dignity of all. We pray in the name of the creator God. Amen.

Mercy

Mercy

Prayer

God of compassion and care, we thank you for your presence in our midst, for the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, and for this opportunity to celebrate our common call to continue the healing mission of Jesus advanced so faithfully by the Sisters of Mercy. We thank you for the many and diverse efforts in our ministry that contribute to the building of a better world. Strengthen us that we might respond courageously to your call to be laborers in the harvest. Confirm us in our mission, clarify our vision, and deepen our values. Bless us always with your mercy and love. Amen.

Anger

Anger

Prayer

Merciful God, the world is not always what we want it to be. Others are not always who we want them to be. We are not always who you call us to be. Clarify our vision that we might see the world, others, and ourselves as you see us. Fill our minds with your wisdom and our hearts with your Spirit that we may not be overcome by anger but transform our anger into the pursuit of justice through healing love. Amen.

Faith

Faith

Prayer

Faithful God, sometimes we want to know, to understand, to see before we can commit to faith in you and your promise. Yet, we know that knowledge, understanding, and sight come through faith and an openness to your presence in our lives. Strengthen our faith this day that we might see you in others, encounter you within ourselves, and dedicate ourselves more courageously to your call. Amen.