Sunday 8 September

23^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mark 7: 31-37

BE OPENED

O’ Lord, You are the wandering rabbi whose brief sojourn transformed humanity and offered it a remarkable reset.

Lord, You are the God of migrants and seafarers whose destination is in the magnificent freedom You alone offer.

Praise to Jehovah Jireh!

O’ Lord, You are certainly the God of openness who reigns not with threats or violence, but rather with tenderness and compassion.

Lord, You need no microphone or podium to speak from, for Your voice can be heard in the silent chambers of my soul.

Glory to Jehovah Sabaoth!

O’ Lord, You inspire me to seek decency and respect while You unlock spectacular possibilities within me.

Lord, we call upon Your greatness to restore us to sanity and enable mankind to love one another as You love them.

Praise to Jehovah El Roi!

O’ Lord, You are the infinite God and sole comfort to all creation and we simply ask to be agents of Your divine grace.

Lord, despite my defects, I continue my journey toward kindness and healing, acting in concert with Your beloved Son.

Glory to Jehovah Shalom!

                                                                                                     The Pilgrim