A Prayer of Blessing

Gracious God,

Thank you for the gift of today.

Refresh me . . . invite me . . . to discover

Your Presence in each person that I meet

and every event encountered.

Teach me when to speak and when to listen;

when to ponder and when to share.

In moments of challenge and decision

attune my heart to the whispering

of Your Wisdom.

As I undertake ordinary

and unnoticed tasks,

gift me with simple joy.

When the day goes well,

may I rejoice!

When it grows difficult,

surprise me with new possibilities.

When life is overwhelming call me

to Sabbath Moments to restore

Your Peace and Harmony.

May my living today reveal your Goodness.

Amen

(from Pat Bergen, CSJ)