Voice

God's Call

God's Call

Prayer

Lord God, inspire us by the example of your servant St. Ciaran of Clonmacnoise whose feast we celebrate today. Responding to your call, St. Ciaran founded a monastery that would become one of the most important centers for learning and religious life in Ireland. Guide our steps that they may always lead us to you and guide our hearts that, like St. Ciaran, we might always respond to the call to do your will in our lives. In your name, we pray. Amen.

Equality

Equality

Prayer

God of wisdom and truth, bless our celebration of Women’s Equality Day in remembrance of the certification of the 19th amendment which affirmed women’s right to vote in the United States. Strengthen our voices that we may always have the courage to speak out for what is right and good and true. Fill our hearts with gratitude for those who came before us, who worked tirelessly to make the world more just. May their example encourage us in our efforts to create a better world. We pray this in your name. Amen.