NIGHT PRAYER: Thursday 6/9

It's been a tearful path to walk, Lord, since April 25,

when the snow my nephew skied and loved

enveloped him with jealous arms

and stole him from our own:

he's lost to our hugs 

but he lives forever 

in our hearts...

You've walked that tearful path with us,

each halting step along the way:

you let us set the pace

and with loving patience

stayed right by our side...

Then yesterday you called us to your Table

and with Easter light and water,

with a garment of baptismal grace,

we blessed, we prayed, we sang, we wept,

we listened to your Word assure us:

    you have called our Michael home

    to where, one day, we hope and pray

    we'll all be one again with him,

    in the everlasting arms of your embrace...

Nourished at your Table

by your sacrament most holy,

we made our way to bury him,

to sing and bid a last farewell... 

Michael's forever in your care, Lord

so strengthen us in faith 

and in our hope and trust

that one day all our tears will cease

and only peace and joy

will fill our hearts 

forevermore...

Protect us, Lord while we're awake

and watch over us while we sleep

that awake, we might keep watch with you

and asleep, rest in your peace...

Amen. 

 

Somehow, this lullaby seems the best choice 

for tonight's evening song: 

for Michael, for his family and friends, for us all...

 

Sleep Chant by Karen Drucker 

 

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Sleep in peace.   Wake in joy.    Always know that I am loved.
I sleep in peace.  I wake in joy.  I always know that I am loved.

Today I live in gratitude.  Today I give my love.
And tonight when I lay my head to rest, I give thanks, I give thanks.

 
Sleep in peace.  Wake in joy.  Always know that I am safe.

Sleep in peace.  Wake in joy.  Always know that I am safe.

Each day I wake is a miracle.  Each day is a precious gift.
I count my blessings and feel such grace.  I give thanks. I give thanks.

I sleep in peace.  I wake in joy.  I always know that all is well.
I sleep in peace.  I wake in joy.  I always know that all is well.

I sleep in peace.  Wake in joy.  Always know that I am loved.
Sleep in peace.    Wake in joy.  Always know that I am loved.

Sleep in peace.  Wake in joy.  Always know that I am safe.
Sleep in peace.  Wake in joy.  I always know that I am safe.

I sleep in peace.  I wake in joy.  I always know that all is well.
I sleep in peace.  I wake in joy.  I always know that all is well.

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