Category: Prayer

Liturgy, Prayer

Blessing Of The Backpacks: A Prayer For The Start Of School

Liturgies and prayer often mark moments of transition. Baptism, marriage, confirmation, and reconciliation are examples of that. What about beginning the new school year? It also is a time of transition. The new year represents growth and change; moving to a new classroom, school, or town; more responsibility and maturity. Below is one possibility for a blessing of the backpacks and a prayer for the … Continue reading Blessing Of The Backpacks: A Prayer For The Start Of School

Michael K. Marsh1 Comment
Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Prayer, Violence
Prayer

A Prayer For Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Each year October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. 1 in 15 children … Continue reading A Prayer For Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Michael K. Marsh3 Comments
Refugees, Displaced Persons, Migrants, Immigration, Litany, Prayer, Episcopal Migration Ministry, Holy Family
Litany, Prayer

 A Litany of Prayer for Refugees, Migrants, and Displaced Persons

For the refugees, migrants, and displaced persons of this world, Lord, hear our prayer, and let our cry come to you. O God, do not be silent; Do not keep still nor hold your peace, O God.  God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth, Have mercy upon them.  God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy upon them.  God the Holy Spirit, Sanctifier … Continue reading  A Litany of Prayer for Refugees, Migrants, and Displaced Persons

Michael K. Marsh17 Comments
Las Vegas Shooting, Prayer, Litany, Social Justice
Litany, Prayer

For Las Vegas, We Cry To You O Lord – A Litany Of Prayer

O Lord of life, the God of our salvation, who bears our burdens: Our lives and world have once again been shaken by violence and gunfire; this time in Las Vegas. We are weary because of our groaning. Every night we flood our bed with tears and drench our couch with weeping. Our eyes waste away with grief. Our spirit shakes with terror. How long, O Lord, how long? Continue reading For Las Vegas, We Cry To You O Lord – A Litany Of Prayer

Michael K. Marsh5 Comments
Human Trafficking, Prayer, Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking
Prayer

A Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking

Almighty and gracious God, you heard the cries of your people enslaved in Egypt, you empowered Moses and Aaron to speak boldly to Pharaoh on their behalf, and you delivered them from their bondage. We hold before you the lives and cries of all enslaved and trafficked people, especially those who died in or are suffering from the recent incident of human trafficking in San … Continue reading A Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking

Michael K. Marsh7 Comments
Interfaith, Dialogue and Friendship Dinner, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikh
Interfaith, Prayer

A Prayer for Interfaith Conversation and Friendship

I recently had the opportunity to attend the 12th Annual Dialogue and Friendship Dinner sponsored by the Dialogue Institute of the Southwest. Diverse people, cultures, and faiths gathered around a meal and conversation to create new friendships and deepen mutual understanding. I was privileged to offer a prayer at the beginning of the evening. Other prayers were offered by a Catholic priest, an imam, a … Continue reading A Prayer for Interfaith Conversation and Friendship

Michael K. Marsh3 Comments
Syria, Omran, Aleppo, Prayer, Refugees, Social Justice
Prayer, Social Justice

Aleppo Doesn’t Need Our Prayers

A few days ago I posted A Litany of Prayer for Aleppo. I was and still am heartbroken and overwhelmed, maybe even possessed, by what is happening in Aleppo. Omran has become for me an icon of that tragedy. His face and silence are ever before me; waiting, questioning, and convicting. I could not not pray. I also know, however, that Aleppo is just a microcosm of … Continue reading Aleppo Doesn’t Need Our Prayers

Michael K. Marsh23 Comments