Create a litany of thanksgiving for prophets in our church and world. Name a prophetic person, say briefly how he or she challenges you, and ask God’s help in your own prophetic living.
Take turns naming a prophetic person.
LEADER: Just as all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also in Christ.
ALL: For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body.
LEADER: Whether Jew or Greek, slaves or free persons, we were all given to drink of one Spirit.
ALL: We are Christ’s body. Amen.
LEADER: Say amen to the statements that touch you.
• Spirit of God, anoint us to be good news to the poor and to all who need it.
• Open our eyes to human needs on our street and in our world.
• Grant freedom to those our personal or global indifference oppress.
• Open our hearts to prophets who disturb our easy lifestyles and probe our social consciences.