Loving and Creator God

Cathy Melesky Dante

We are a Eucharistic people,
Permeated with relationship
That gives us life and light.

To those to whom much is given, much is asked.
We pray that we may be made worthy
Of bringing forward light and life
For our brothers and sisters who do not have enough.
Creator God, Spirit that has breathed life in all of us,
We offer ourselves to you as holy and living sacrifices
In service to you and all your creation.

You taught us to be poor in spirit,
Emptying ourselves of what we do not need,
That we may be true vessels for your Spirit,
That we may do your work in this world.

Help us to be free of what holds us back,
Free from attitudes, habits, beliefs
That trap us in relationships that exploit and manipulate
Your people and the environment,
That holds us all together.

You gave us the model of St. Francis,
Who lived his life in solidarity with the poor,
Serving them by promoting justice.

Help us to live your saving justice, Lord.
Help us to care for your creation,
Working along side of you,
In your garden in this world.

In doing so, we pray
That we may be in solidarity with the poor,
Living as Eucharistic people
And caring for our environment.