Cefalu, Italy
Opening Prayer
Light of the world illumine my soul. Flame of Christ kindle in me your love. Spirit of Christ let your fire set me aflame with a passion to see you kingdom come and your will be done -A2J Community (silent reflection) Prayer of the Bible The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours; the world and all that is in it, you have founded them. The north and the south, you have created them, Tabor and Hermon joyously praise your name. Your arm is endowed with power. Your hand is strong, your right hand exalted. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you. -Psalm 89: 11-14 (Free expression of praise and thanksgiving to God) Confession of Sin “O LORD; do not remember our sins forever. Look upon us, we pray.” -Isaiah 64:1,9 (Time of silence for confession of sin) The Words of Jesus Jesus said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” The sick man answered him, “Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, and while I am going another steps down before me.” Jesus said to him, “Get up, take up your bed, and walk.” And at once the man was healed, and he took up his bed and walked -John 5:6-9 (Think deeply on these life-giving words of Jesus) Prayers for Ourselves and Others Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens -I Thessalonians 5:17 (Time to bring before God our own needs and the needs of others) Closing Prayer “Dear Father in heaven, accept us as your children, whose lives are under your protection and who turn to you for strength. In the midst of all the struggles and temptations in this world keep us certain of your love and goodness. Grant that we may help your name to be honored on earth and your salvation to spread over all the world.” -Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt (1842-1919) 
Prince of Peace Abbey: Oceanside, California
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