Prayer

God of the possible,

As people of conscience, we are proud to serve in a ministry so energized by hope and possibility, eager to lead our communities towards greater health and well-being. Grant us wisdom to discern and respond to the actual needs around us today, while at the same time cultivating the kind of vision that sees the new directions you are calling us to in the future. Strengthen our resolve to lead with vision and to embody your goodness in every decision and action. Amen.

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God of all that is good,

We thank you today for the example and influence of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary. Through their innovative spirit and humble devotion to the people around them, their mission to change lives has flourished for over 170 years. As their ministry in health care extends through us, help us to be worthy of the calling before us by trusting in your wisdom and guidance. We ask for your continued blessings on the Sisters’ ministry and the personal intentions of each Sister. Under the guidance of Mary, your mother, we pray. Amen

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Source of rest,

We lift all caregivers up to you today, our own associates as well as the family members and trusted friends who are right now beside loved ones in need. There are so many who tirelessly labor to heal and care for others. Fill them with your strength and resilience amidst the challenges they face each day. May they find rest and renewal in your comforting presence, knowing that their devotion to others is a reflection of your compassion and love for all humanity. As a community of healing, we pray for the blessing of your rest. Amen.

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Spirit of cooperation,

We gather before you, acknowledging your limitless power while at the same time accepting your call to cooperate in pursuit of the common good. Give us the wisdom to discern your will for us and the grace to participate in fulfilling your good purposes. As we strive to bring good help to others today, let our unified efforts as a ministry bring more of your dream for the world into reality. For the sake of our patients and families, and wider communities, we pray. Amen.

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Expansive God,

We are so grateful for the gifts of discovery and insight, and the opportunities we possess to learn more and more about your world. Expand our minds, so that we may never be satisfied with a narrow perspective but will continually seek to learn and grow as persons. As a ministry, striving to extend your compassionate ministry, strengthen our capacity to welcome new ideas and engage fresh initiatives so we can serve our patients and communities more effectively and make a greater impact for health and well-being. In your name we pray, Amen.  

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Loving God,

We come before you in hope, seeking the strength to embrace the challenges of life with faith and perseverance. Help us rely upon our spiritual foundations in order to meet the difficulties we encounter, trusting upon your love and grace to guide us through. Grant us the courage to extend your charity and compassion to others who are going through their own difficulties, even when it requires sacrifice and endurance. By your spirit, empower us to bring hope and healing to a world in need. Amen.

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Giver of dreams,

As children we would daydream about who we wanted to be when we grew up: a firefighter, a nurse, a mom with lots of kids, a person who made a difference in this world. As adults our dreams may have changed, yet still we know that you are the source of every dream that is truly worth pursuing. Thank you for sharing with us your own dream for the world, in the words and deeds of your son, Jesus. As we strive to extend his ministry today, give us strength to hold on to the mission we share and to put all our skills and talents towards bringing your dream into reality. Amen.