Prayer

Empowering God,

The gap between the world as it is and the world as it should be is often cause for grief and frustration, even anger. Yet we are here, today, standing up as a ministry and as people of conviction, believing we can make a difference—on behalf of patients and families, our wider communities, and the world to which we belong. Inspire us today to continue serving as agents of transformation, willing to do what we can to bring more of your dream for the world into reality. Amen.

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All in all,

It’s a sign of our times that we put so much stock in scientific and rational explanations for everything. Open our eyes to see more broadly and to perceive more of the mystery laced throughout our experiences. Lead us to develop the kind of spiritual awareness that is eager to discover signs of your presence, even in something as simple as a coincidence. For the many ways you orchestrate simple blessings all throughout our days, we give thanks. Amen.

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God of the Seasons,

Summer is upon us, where the grass is green, children are playing outside, flowers are budding, bees are buzzing, and life seems to go just a little bit slower. Help us to take time to enjoy these summer days, spending them with family and friends, and knowing that your love for us surrounds us like the summer sun.  Summer has always been a special time to get rejuvenated and find joy in your creation of the outdoors.  Guide us to spend these days wisely, and to be refreshed in your spirit.  We ask this in love, Amen.

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God our source of strength and courage,

The Memorial of the Irish Martyrs gives us reason to celebrate such great examples of faith-filled men and women, whose heroic virtue encourages us still to this today. They were strong and courageous people, and their faith never failed even in times of turmoil and temptation. We hold them in high regard and honor the lives they led, and the faith we witness through their words and deeds. We ask your blessing upon them and upon all of us, as we each strive to embody a faith-filled life of love in our day. In your name, we pray. Amen.  

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God of Human Dignity,

As Bon Secours Mercy Health, we celebrate Juneteenth as a day to remember the freedom of all people, regardless of race, creed or color. Our organizational values call us to respect the Dignity of all people and to advocate for those whose dignity is most at risk of being overlooked or neglected, especially those who are poor, dying and underserved.  Remind us daily that we are all your children and that you love each one of us uniquely, infinitely, and without comparison.  Help us to show this type of love for each other, and through that love freedom will reign. We ask this in the name of the God of love, Amen.

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God in our experiences,

We live through so many different types of experiences that help us to learn more about who we are and about the life we are called to live.  Sometimes we get tripped up, and we fail at something we attempt to accomplish.  However, when we take that attempt and try to learn something new, we often come to realize that it was nothing more than a steppingstone to success.  Encourage us to always have the mindset that we will succeed through what we learn by failing. Amen.

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God of Strength,

Our world is filled with tragic and horrible events that often leave those involved with living memories from which they find it hard to recover. During this month of PTSD Awareness, help us to be mindful of those who struggle with PTSD and offer a compassionate hand to help in any way possible. We ask, Lord, that you guide them to find services that can offer them strength and ways to cope, leading them back to a life of peace.  We ask this in the name of all those who suffer, Amen.