Sharing a prayer from James Martin, SJ
God of the Universe, at the dawn of creation,
your Spirit breathed on the waters,
making them the wellspring of all holiness.
your Spirit breathed on the waters,
making them the wellspring of all holiness.
You created the oceans and rivers,
and all that dwell within them,
and at your word
the wind and the waves were born.
and all that dwell within them,
and at your word
the wind and the waves were born.
The seasons follow your plan
and the tides rise and fall on your command.
In both calm and storm,
you are with us.
and the tides rise and fall on your command.
In both calm and storm,
you are with us.
On the Sea of Galilee,
even when the disciples began to fear,
Jesus showed that he was Lord over the waters
by rebuking the storms so that all would know
that even the wind and the waves obey him.
even when the disciples began to fear,
Jesus showed that he was Lord over the waters
by rebuking the storms so that all would know
that even the wind and the waves obey him.
Creator God,
we ask you to calm the wind and the waves
of the approaching hurricane
and spare those in its path from harm.
we ask you to calm the wind and the waves
of the approaching hurricane
and spare those in its path from harm.
Help those who are in its way to reach safety.
Open our hearts in generosity
to all who need help in the coming days.
Open our hearts in generosity
to all who need help in the coming days.
In all things and in all times,
help us to remember
that even when life seems dark and stormy,
you are in the boat with us,
guiding us to safety.
Amen.
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