Here’s a litany of
confession and assurance inspired by the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12 and Luke
6:20-22). It was written by Katherine
Hawker.
Beatitudes
Litany
(inspired
by Matthew 5:3-12, Luke 6:20-22)
Blessed are we when
we let go of possessions
for the kingdom of
God unfolds in open places.
Woe to us when we
gather into barns
for soon this life
will be over.
Blessed are we who
know the ache of hunger
for the empty places
in body and soul are the fertile soil for new growth.
Woe to us who fill
our lives to capacity
for we fail to
recognize what is missing.
Blessed are we who
know sorrow
for the ache of love
lost is witness to the seed planted.
Woe to us who have
yet to know the pain of grief
for the fullness of
love is woven with sorrow.
Blessed are we who
know scorn
for the rejection of
humans keeps us mindful of that beyond.
Woe to us who depend
on the approval of others
for to dance with
Spirit appears foolish.
Blessed are we who
live in the harmony of life in the Spirit,
For
we will recognize abundance. Amen.
~ written by
Katherine Hawker (2004), and posted on Liturgy
Outside. http://liturgyoutside.net/beatitudes.pdf
