Here’s
a thoughtful prayer of “praise and thanks for ordinary kindnesses” from Julie
Perrin on her “Telling Words” website – a rich source of thoughtful liturgical
writing. See the link to her website below for more prayers.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
during the Pandemic
Great God who calls us to belonging,
Who delights in curiosity, invention, ingenuity.
Praise be for minds that bend and flex despite restriction,
for bodies that signal love by staying apart.
Praise be for neighbours talking across fences,
calling from balconies, waving through windows,
for greetings that cross the space between us.
Praise be for strangers, careful on footpaths,
for children asking their questions,
for truth tellers who earn our trust and speak to our fear.
Praise be for friends who warn and chide and encourage,
for human warmth in time of distance.
Praise be.
Who delights in curiosity, invention, ingenuity.
Praise be for minds that bend and flex despite restriction,
for bodies that signal love by staying apart.
Praise be for neighbours talking across fences,
calling from balconies, waving through windows,
for greetings that cross the space between us.
Praise be for strangers, careful on footpaths,
for children asking their questions,
for truth tellers who earn our trust and speak to our fear.
Praise be for friends who warn and chide and encourage,
for human warmth in time of distance.
Praise be.
~ written
by Julie Perrin and posted on Telling Words. https://tellingwords.com.au/a-prayer-for-easter-day-in-the-time-of-covid-19/
