Here’s
a scripture litany on the subject of stewardship. It references Mark 12:41-44/Luke 21 and Acts
4. It was written by Katherine Hawker
and posted on Liturgy Outside.
Scripture Litany
(incorporating Mark
12, Luke 21 and Acts 4)
One: Jesus looked up
and saw the rich putting their gifts
into the treasury;
Two: Now the whole group of those who believed
were of one heart and soul,
and no one claimed private ownership
of any possessions,
but everything they owned was held
in common.
All: Gather us in, Holy One,
show us the way home.
show us the way home.
One: And Jesus saw a poor widow put in two
copper coins.
Two: There was not a needy person among them,
] for as many as owned lands or houses
sold them
and brought the proceeds of what was
sold.
All: Gather us in, Compassionate Christ,
help us to see safety and hear welcome.
help us to see safety and hear welcome.
One: Jesus said, "Truly I tell you,
this poor widow has put in more than
all of them;
for they all contributed out of
their abundance,
but she out of her poverty put in
all the living that she had."
Two: They laid it at the apostles' feet,
and it was distributed to each as
any had need.
All: Gather us in, Sustaining Spirit,
enable us to open our arms
enable us to open our arms
and extend the circle.
~
written by Katherine Hawker and posted on Liturgy
Outside. http://liturgyoutside.net/stewardship.html
