24th of June 2020

Today's poem by John Philip Newell has been chosen by Associate Chaplain, Ali Newell.

In lives where love has been born this day
thanks be to you, O God. 
In families where forgiveness has been strong
thanks be to you.
In nations where wrongs have been addressed
where  tenderness has been cherished 
and where visions for earth’s oneness have been served 
thanks be to you.
May those who are weary find rest this day.
May those who carry  great burdens for their people find strength.
May the midwives of new beginnings in our world find hope.
And may each one of us find 
strength in our souls 
worth in our words 
and love in our living 
Amen
 
From Praying with the earth: A prayerbook for Peace by John Philip Newell 
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Photograph of two red and black oriental poppies, surrounded by green grass.