Lacy Sietsema

Prayer of an Irish Grandfather   O Mother of Mercy, I place in the protection of your holy hands my going out, my coming in, my sleeping, my waking, the sight of my eyes, the touch of my hands, the speech from my lips, and the hearing of my ears, so that in everything I […]

Mother Spirit, Hover over our chaos, Nest in our community, Burn in our greening limbs. Help us believe the rock holds springs; the sea, a path on dry land; the wilderness, frequent shade. Fuel our resilience, sustain our hope, tease our curiosity to step into the impossible.

Easter Sunday We have mourned for Christ’s suffering, now we celebrate the joy of his resurrection. May we come with joy to the feast which lasts for ever.  Amen.

Holy Saturday Loving God, help me identify in my life all that should rightly die—tired habits, fruitless longings, old grudges. As you raised Jesus from the grave, resurrect in me faith, hope, and love that I may live in praise of you.  Amen.

Good Friday Creator God, you raise Jesus to new life and promise we who believe in him life with you forever. Help us become bringers of new life to places of death and destruction in our world.  Amen.

Holy Thursday Lord Jesus, remember us when you come into your kingdom. And if we cannot come with you today, keep a place for us tomorrow.

I add my breath to your breath that our days may be long on the Earth, that the days of our people may be long, that we shall be as one person, that we may finish our road together.

Hear, O Israel!  The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your mind, and with all your soul, and with all your strength. Daily Jewish prayer