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Gracious God,

Today’s technological culture gives us so much to be thankful for! At the same time, we know that the promises of technology are empty unless they become part of a bigger vision of what it means to be human together, in service to the flourishing of all people and the advancement of the common good. Help us as a ministry, to continue seeking your guidance in the ways we innovate and develop the incredible tools available through technology, so that your life-giving vision of justice and peace will continue to spread across all the areas we are privileged to serve. As one human family, we pray. Amen.

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God of compassion,

We marvel today as we observe so many associates, partners, and colleagues expressing your heart of compassion to people in need. They use their talents and skills to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care. May these good servants know of our gratitude today, and may they be inspired to go on flexing the muscles of their spirits as they bring good help to people in need. For those whose muscles of compassion are especially tired, we pray you would heal and fill them with your rejuvenating touch, and that we would come around them to encourage and support them in whatever ways we can. Amen.

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Divine Healer,

On this day we pause to bear witness, not only to the suffering caused by such a tragedy as 9/11, but also to the power of community and the pathways of healing that allow us to emerge from the darkest of days and stand together. Continue to strengthen and transform us, as a people and nation, that we might better confront evil and pain with goodness and love. And may all those who are particularly stricken with grief today continue finding comfort and support in tangible ways. As those called by your name, longing to see your will be done on earth as in heaven, we pray. Amen.

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Spirit of hope,

On World Suicide Prevention Day, help us remember that every simple act of kindness, even to a stranger, can become a powerful encounter with your transforming love and hope for the world. Indeed, as a ministry, we confess that your hope for the world is what inspires us and fuels our vision of a culture worth having. And so we pray, give us more of your hope! Fill and empower us to continue injecting hope to all those around us, as we continue striving to identify and respond effectively to the needs of all those we serve, and those we serve beside, whether they suffer in mind, body, or spirit. Amen.

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God our protection,

We are inspired today by St. Ciarán’s legacy of leadership, in times that were often filled with tumult, challenge, and suffering. As we face our own tumultuous times today, help us to take refuge in you so we might find the joy that comes from living fully in your presence. For those who are lacking such joy today, help us steward our resources so as to concretely express your mercy to them. May we shelter and protect them and give them refuge, especially those who are the most vulnerable around us. For their sake, and the sake of all those in need of protection today, we pray. Amen.

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God of Peace,

So many are searching for the kind of peace that comes only from being in your presence. Yet the noise and clamor around us is constant. Where can we go to find you in silence? Even if only in the depths of our hearts, lead us deeper into friendship with silence today. Shelter us in the peace of at least one quiet moment, where we might be free to pause and discern your voice speaking to us. May we live in expectation, believing that all it takes is just one life-giving word from you, and all our storms are stilled. Amen.

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God over all,

Bless us today with strength and focus, so we can serve our patients and families effectively, attentively, and compassionately. Encourage us to show greater compassion towards each other as well, so that, as partners in ministry, we may grow in our experience of community and move closer together to your goodness and grace. Let our sense for the work we share lift our spirits, as we realize the greatness of getting to partner with you and each other, extending your healing ministry for the life of the world. Together, we pray, amen.