Knowing how deeply our lives intertwine

Knowing how deeply our lives intertwine

We hold each other in love.

 

Knowing how deeply our lives intertwine,

We look on each other with respect and work for unity.

 

Knowing how deeply our lives intertwine,

We keep our promise to be there for each other.

 

Knowing how deeply our lives intertwine,

We remember all those who have given us hope.

 

Knowing how deeply our lives intertwine,

We wish each other the great gifts of peace, health, and happiness.

 

Knowing how deeply our lives intertwine,

We pray that we each be blessed with peace of mind.

 

Knowing how deeply our lives intertwine,

We place one another in the loving heart of God.

                          Adapted from a Buddhist prayer 

 

All:   We place ourselves and each other in your unending Light, O Holy One.

We pray that your light of love surround each of us, our families,

and our loved ones near and far at this time of sickness.

We entreat you for the life of the world that soon peace and good health may prevail,

and justice and equality be for all people.

 We thank you for gathering us as a community of compassion,

leading us through one another to your heart where we are all one.

Amen.