Here’s
a prayer of thanksgiving and commitment from Catholic Relief Services.
Prayer of
Transformation
Lord,
I was a pile of ash
and
you made me a light for the world.
I was
a stone,
and
you made me salt for the earth.
I was
as lifeless as clay
and
you made me part of the Body of Christ.
I was
sinful
and
you made me holy.
I was
nothing
and
you made me part of everything.
Lord,
in you I am transformed
and
transformed still again.
When
the discouraged cry for hope, make me hope.
When
the hungry cry for bread, make me bread.
When
the thirsty cry for water, make me water.
When
the suffering cry for help, make me help.
When
the sick cry for healing, make me healing.
When
the bound cry for freedom, make me freedom.
When
the outcasts cry for love, make me love.
Lord
who is hope
who is
bread and water,
who is
help and healing,
who is
freedom,
and
who is love,
transform
me anew,
and so
keep me close to you,
as you
transform the world. Amen.
